Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
30 alternate job titles:
Biochemistry Technologist
Blood Bank Laboratory Technologist
Blood Bank Medical Technologist
Blood Bank Technologist
Cath Lab Technologist (Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)
Chemistry Technologist
Clinical Chemist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Researcher
Differential Specialist
Hematology Technologist
Histologist Technologist
Histotechnologist
Immunohematologist
Lab Specialist (Laboratory Specialist)
Lab Tech (Laboratory Technologist)
Medical Lab Technologist (Medical Laboratory Technologist)
Medical Numerical Control Operator
Medical Technologist (MT)
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Microbiology Technologist (MT)
MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
Pathology Laboratory Technologist (Pathology Lab Technologist)
Research Technologist
Technologist
Tissue Technologist
Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Travel Medical Technologist
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze laboratory findings. | Analysis |
| Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Analysis |
| Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. | Analysis |
| Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals. | Analysis |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | Maintenance |
| Enter patient or treatment data into computers. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Determine protocols for medical procedures. | General |
| Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations. | General |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
| Supervise technical medical personnel. | Management |
| Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Commercial plate reader software | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Hematology laboratory workflow management software | Medical software |
| Laboratory information system LIS | Medical software |
| Medical digital imaging software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Medical software | Medical software |
| Medical system integration software | Medical software |
| Microscopic image capturing software | Medical software |
| Quality control software | Medical software |
| Reimbursement screening software | Medical software |
| Specimen tracking software | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Test result delivery software | Medical software |
| Test routing software | Medical software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Clinical Supervisor | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Bioanalysts Clinical Laboratory Director | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinators | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist | Microscopy Society of America | Not Available |
| Certified Laboratory Consultant | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Hair Removal Specialist | National Council on Laser Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Safety Officer | Board of Laser Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Safety Officer (Medical) | National Council on Laser Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer | Board of Laser Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist | American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Investigator | Academy of Clinical Research Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
| Clinical Chemistry Technologist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Clinical Consultant | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Cytotechnologist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Diplomate in Laboratory Management | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Diplomate of Medical Microbiology | American Board of Medical Microbiology | Not Available |
| Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine | American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine | Not Available |
| Embryology Laboratory Director | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| General Supervisor | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Histotechnologist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Medical Technologist | AAB - Board of Registry | Not Available |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Qualification in Laboratory Safety | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Blood Banking | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Chemistry | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Cytometry | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Cytotechnology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Hematology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Specialist in Microbiology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Technical Supervisor | American Board of Bioanalysis | Not Available |
| Technologist in Blood Banking | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Technologist in Chemistry | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Technologist in Hematology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Technologist in Microbiology | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Toxicological Chemistry | American Board of Clinical Chemistry | Not Available |
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