Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
SOC: 29-2012.00
Common Job Titles
- Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
- Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Medical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Lab Technician)
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeEvaluate laboratory processes and materials for compliance with quality standards through continuous monitoring and documentation in laboratory information systems.Proficient
- Hands-onPerform routine blood collection and specimen processing procedures using phlebotomy equipment and automated analyzers under supervision of medical technologists.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze laboratory test results for accuracy and compliance with quality control standards using chemistry and hematology analyzers in clinical laboratory settings.Developing
- Hands-onOperate automated hematology and chemistry analyzers following established protocols for diagnostic testing.Developing
- KnowledgeApply knowledge of chemistry, biology, and mathematics to perform diagnostic laboratory tests and interpret quantitative results.Developing
- Hands-onCalibrate laboratory equipment including spectrophotometers and centrifuges to maintain accuracy and precision of test results.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify abnormal test results and potential sources of error using microscopy and automated differential analyzers.Developing
- MindsetRespect patient confidentiality and safety protocols when handling biological specimens and communicating with healthcare teams.Developing
- KnowledgeDocument laboratory test procedures and results using electronic medical record and laboratory information management systems.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate quality control analysis procedures to ensure reliability of laboratory testing equipment and reagents.Developing
- MindsetEngage in continuous learning and training to maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques and regulatory requirements.Developing
- Hands-onExecute microbiology culture and sensitivity testing procedures using aseptic technique and specialized incubators.Developing
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Chemistry3.7/5
- Biology3.7/5
- English Language3.6/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Google Docs
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- Billing software
- Commercial plate reader software
- Data entry software
- Database software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Email software
- FileMaker Pro
- Hematology laboratory workflow management software
Tools & Equipment
- 22-gauge needles
- 5-part differential automated hematology analyzers
- 8 and 12 channel pipettes
- Agglutination viewers
- Anaerobe jars
- Analytical balances
- Antigen-coated test plates
- Autoclaves