Occupation information for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists District Of Columbia

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Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

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Currently Employed: 1,030

Projected Annual Job Openings: 70

Typical Hourly Wage: $24.27 - $39.49

Typical Annual Salary: $50,480 - $82,150

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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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.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

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