DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Occupational Description:
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 3,450 | 159 | $29.85/hr | $0.48/hr | $22.11/hr | $25.40/hr | $29.69/hr | $34.46/hr | $38.54/hr |
| U S | 160,700 | 1,446 | $28.57/hr | $0.09/hr | $19.29/hr | $23.69/hr | $28.07/hr | $33.59/hr | $38.45/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2010 - 2020 | |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | 4,170 | $31.22/hr | 15.0% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 3,210 | $21.06/hr | 20.4% |
| Anesthesiologists | 1,260 | >$80.00/hr | 30.2% |
| Biological Technicians | 1,070 | $22.24/hr | 13.8% |
| Microbiologists | 370 | $33.18/hr | 17.9% |
Tasks for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
- Harvests cell culture at optimum time sequence based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
- Cultivates, isolates, and assists in identifying microbial organisms, and performs various tests on these micro-organisms.
- Prepares slide of cell culture to identify chromosomes, views and photographs slide under photo- microscope, and prints picture.
- Sets up, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Enters analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
- Communicates with physicians, family members, and researchers requesting technical information regarding test results.
- Conducts research under direction of Microbiologist or Biochemist.
- Cuts images of chromosomes from photograph and identifies and arranges them in numbered pairs on karyotype chart, using standard practices.
- Studies blood cells, number of blood cells, and morphology, using microscopic technique.
- Performs tests to determine blood group, type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Examines and tests human, animal, or other materials for microbial organisms.
- Selects and prepares specimen and media for cell culture, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
- Examines slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and to report abnormalities for further study.
- Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.