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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: 945

Yearly Projected Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $25.89 - $36.04

Typical Annual Salary: $53,800 - $75,000

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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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.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
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.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

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