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Description
Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, research facilities and post-secondary educational institutions. Medical laboratory technologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Cytogenetics technologist – medical laboratory
- Histology technologist
- Medical laboratory cytotechnologist
- Medical laboratory technologist
- Medical laboratory technologist – anatomical pathology
- Medical laboratory technologists supervisor
- Medical technologist – medical laboratory
Main Duties
- Set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Conduct and interpret chemical analyses of blood, urine, and cerebrospinal and other body fluids
- Study blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions
- Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics
- Perform and interpret blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes
- Validate, document and report test results
- Establish procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments
- Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
- May supervise and train other medical laboratory technical staff, students and helpers
- May assist pathologists during autopsies.
Workplaces
- Blood banks
- Community clinics
- Hospitals
- Medical laboratories
- Post-secondary educational institutions
- Private clinics
- Research institutions
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Quality Control Testing
- Critical Thinking
Abilities
- Colour Perception
- Near Vision
- Pattern Identification
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Concern for Others
Similar Occupations
- Chemical technologists and technicians (22100)
- Biological technologists and technicians (22110)
- Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (33101)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $32.00 | $35.60 | $40.04 |
| Canada | $25.00 | $36.24 | $45.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.