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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 5 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: 08/2026.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 24036 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
Core · Task 1907 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Core · Task 1902 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 1904 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
Core · Task 18535 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Core · Task 1909 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Core · Task 1915 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Core · Task 1914 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
Core · Task 1911 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Supplemental · Task 1908 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Supplemental · Task 1910 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Supplemental · Task 1917 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Supplemental · Task 1905 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
Supplemental · Task 1912 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
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