How do they match: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

  • Medical Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Technician

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

  • Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  • 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.
  • Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
  • Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
  • Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
  • Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
  • Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
  • Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.