K.K. Clinical Laboratory

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians typically do the following:

Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and record normal or abnormal findings
Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology or the blood group, blood type, and compatibility with other blood types
Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters
Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time
Log data from medical tests and enter results into a patient’s medical record
Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians
Supervise or train medical laboratory technicians