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Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Currently Employed: 684

Yearly Projected Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $17.70 - $25.58

Typical Annual Salary: $36,800 - $53,200

• Conduct 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.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
• Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

• Chemistry analyzers
• Coagulation analyzers
• Hematology analyzers
• Phlebotomy trays or accessories
• Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers

• Accounting software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software