Laboratory Technician (Healthcare Practitioners and Technical)

Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.

Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.

Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.

Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.

Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.

Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.

Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.

Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.

Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.

Cut, stain, and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists.

Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.

Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.