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    Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
    Today's Date: 6/10/2024
    Exclude this category Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

    Exclude this category Bachelor's degree

    Exclude this category Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
    Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
    Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
    English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
    Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
    Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

    Exclude this category Basic Skills
    • *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • *Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
    • *Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Social Skills
    • *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
    • *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills
    • *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    Technical Skills
    • *Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
    • *Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
    • Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • *Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
    • *Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
    • *Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
    • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
    • *Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

    Systems Skills
    • *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
    • *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

    Resource Management Skills
    • Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
    • Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
    • *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

    Desktop Computer Skills
  • SpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
  • NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.
  • GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
  • DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.


  • Exclude this category Body Positioning
    • Requires standing
    • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
    • Requires repetitive movement

    Communication
    • Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
    • Requires telephone conversations
    • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
    • Requires use of electronic mail

    Conflict
    • Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people

    Environment
    • Includes exposure to contaminants

    Impact of Decisions
    • Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
    • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
    • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
    • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company

    Job Hazards
    • Includes exposure to disease or infections
    • Requires exposure to hazardous conditions

    Level of Challenge
    • Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
    • Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
    • Requires being exact or highly accurate
    • Job is automated

    Pace and Scheduling
    • Job pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery
    • Requires meeting strict deadlines

    Personal Interaction
    • Requires work with others in a group or team
    • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
    • Requires work with external customers or the public

    Responsibility for Others
    • Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
    • Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

    Work Attire
    • Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

    Work Setting
    • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
    • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people


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    • Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
    • Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
    • Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
    • Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
    • Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
    • Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
    • Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
    • Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
    • Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
    • Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
    • Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
    • Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
    • Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
    • Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
    • Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
    • Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.

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    Documenting/Recording Information

      Getting Information
      • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

      Working with Computers
      • Enter patient or treatment data into computers.

      Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

        Making Decisions and Solving Problems
        • Determine protocols for medical procedures.

        Analyzing Data or Information
        • Analyze laboratory findings.
        • Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.

        Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
        • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

        Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

          Processing Information

            Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

              Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

                Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

                  Controlling Machines and Processes
                  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.

                  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

                    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

                      Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

                        Training and Teaching Others
                        • Train medical providers.

                        Assisting and Caring for Others

                          Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
                          • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.

                          Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

                            Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
                            • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

                            Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

                              Handling and Moving Objects
                              • Collect biological specimens from patients.
                              • Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
                              • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
                              • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.

                              Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                                Coaching and Developing Others

                                  Communicating with People Outside the Organization

                                    Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

                                      Developing and Building Teams

                                        Performing General Physical Activities
                                        • Clean medical equipment or facilities.


                                        Exclude this category Tools

                                        Anaerobic jars or accessories
                                        • Anaerobe jars
                                        • Candle jars

                                        Capillary or hematocrit tubes
                                        • Capillary sticks
                                        • Capillary tubes

                                        Chemistry analyzers
                                        • Automated chemistry analyzers
                                        • Automated/semi-automated dipstick analysis systems
                                        • Chemistry analyzers
                                        • Heterologous test systems
                                        • Homologous test systems

                                        Coagulation analyzers
                                        • Automated coagulation analyzers
                                        • Coagulation analyzers
                                        • Portable coagulation analyzers

                                        Hematology analyzers
                                        • 5-part differential automated hematology analyzers
                                        • Automated hematology analyzers
                                        • Automated platelet analyzers
                                        • Differential hematology analyzers with laser technology
                                        • Hemaglobinometers
                                        • Hematology analyzers
                                        • Hematology task-targeted automation TTA systems
                                        • Semiautomated hematology analyzers

                                        Technology

                                        Data base user interface and query software
                                        • Database software
                                        • FileMaker Pro

                                        Medical software
                                        • Commercial plate reader software
                                        • Electronic medical record EMR software
                                        • Hematology laboratory workflow management software
                                        • Laboratory information system LIS
                                        • MEDITECH software
                                        • Medical digital imaging software
                                        • Medical procedure coding software
                                        • Medical software
                                        • Medical system integration software
                                        • Microscopic image capturing software
                                        • Quality control software
                                        • Reimbursement screening software
                                        • Specimen tracking software
                                        • Test result delivery software
                                        • Test routing software
                                        • eClinicalWorks EHR software

                                        Project management software
                                        • Microsoft Project

                                        Spreadsheet software
                                        • Microsoft Excel
                                        • Spreadsheet software

                                        Word processing software
                                        • Microsoft Word
                                        • Word processing software