Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Core tasks

1. 01Conduct 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.
2. 02Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
3. 03Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
4. 04Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
5. 05Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
6. 06Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks4.33
• Degree of automation3.12
• Time sitting3.07
• Originality (ability)2.88
• Conflict situations2.87
• Hands-on objects/tools3.71
• Outdoors / weather1.04
• Disease exposure4.07
• Decision freedom3.88

Top abilities

• Near Vision4.00
• Problem Sensitivity3.88
• Oral Expression3.88
• Information Ordering3.88
• Oral Comprehension3.75
• Written Comprehension3.62
• Finger Dexterity3.62
• Written Expression3.12

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.50
• Active Listening3.88
• Writing3.12
• Speaking3.38
• Mathematics2.75
• Science3.25
• Critical Thinking3.38
• Active Learning3.00
• Learning Strategies2.88
• Monitoring3.12