Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

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1. 01Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
2. 02Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
3. 03Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
4. 04Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
5. 05Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
6. 06Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
7. 07Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
8. 08Collect 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.
9. 09Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
10. 10Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
11. 11Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
12. 12Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.

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