Occupational Profile & What They Do

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

Alternative Tech Titles

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
• 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.

Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.