How do they match: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

  • Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
  • 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.
  • Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
  • Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
  • Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

  • Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.