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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Also known as: Biotechnician, Blood and Plasma Laboratory Assistant, Blood Bank Laboratory Technician, Blood or Blood Bank Technician, Blood Typer, Catheterization Laboratory Technician, Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Dialysis Technician, Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Clinical Lab Assistant), Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Associate's Degree31%
Bachelor's Degree46%
Master's Degree10%
Doctoral/Professional Degree7%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None24%
Up to 1 month4%
3-6 months13%
6 months - 1 year26%
1-2 years3%
2-4 years14%
4-6 years15%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month9%
1-3 months33%
3-6 months25%
6 months - 1 year19%
1-2 years14%

How AI Impacts Each Task

16 tasks analyzed

Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.

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.

Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.

Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.

Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityIndependenceAnalytical ThinkingCooperationInitiativeSelf ControlAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceConcern for OthersAchievement/Effort
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