Medical Laboratory Technician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Medical Laboratory Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Collect and analyse body fluids or tissues using microscope or automatic analyser to detect abnormalities or diseases
Conduct blood tests and perform blood counts
Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
Analyse results of tests
Record test data
Work with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found
Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples
Construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research
Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Laboratory Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Medical Laboratory Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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