12130 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (Clinical Laboratory Assistant;
Registered Medical Technician)
Performs a variety of routine tests and laboratory procedures in a
medical laboratory for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Conducts
urinalyses, clinical chemistry tests and blood counts. Prepares tissue
samples for study by medical technologist or pathologist. Prepares
chemical reagent stains and solutions. Tends automatic equipment to
prepare specimens and perform analytic tests. Makes preliminary
identification of bacterial cultures subject to confirmation of
supervisor. Maintains laboratory stock of chemicals and glassware. May
collect specimens from patients.
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