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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 15 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

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Core · Task 1890 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.

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Core · Task 1886 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

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Core · Task 1887 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.

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Core · Task 1889 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.

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Core · Task 15233 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 1892 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

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Core · Task 1888 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.

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Core · Task 15232 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

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Core · Task 1894 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

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Core · Task 1899 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

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Core · Task 1898 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.

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Core · Task 1893 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.

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Core · Task 1895 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.

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Supplemental · Task 1896 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.

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Supplemental · Task 1901 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.

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