Description
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
- 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.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Written Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Operations Monitoring
Knowledge
- Biology
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- Chemistry
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Dual Certification in Hematology and Medical OncologyCertifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Laser Safety OfficerCertifying Organization
Board of Laser Safety
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Medical Laboratory ScientistCertifying Organization
American Medical Technologists
Type
Core
Certificate name
Technologist in MicrobiologyCertifying Organization
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Type
Core
Certificate name
Specialist in Blood BankingCertifying Organization
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $41,870 |
| Median (50%) | $56,208 |
| High (90%) | $93,731 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 344,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 362,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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