Occupation medical laboratory technician

Medical laboratory technicians perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Tasks

• Collect specimens from patients, such as blood, urine or tissue samples
• Conduct tests of specimens, to detect abnormalities or diseases, e.g. By using microscope or automatic analyser
• Analyse results of tests and experiments, e.g. By using special mechanical and electrical devices
• Record and report findings of specimen analyses
• Set up and adjust medical laboratory equipment
• Maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment
• Analyse and record test data in order to issue reports with charts, graphs and narratives for educational purposes
• Consult with other medical staff, e.g. pathologist, to determine a final diagnosis
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts
• Adhere to safety measures

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