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DOT Code: 078.381-014

Industry: medical ser.
Alternate Titles: laboratory assistant; medical technician

Performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease: Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, under supervision of Medical Technologist (medical ser.) 078.261-038. Performs blood counts, using microscope. Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes. May draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. May specialize in hematology, blood bank, cytology, histology, or chemistry.

GOE: 02.04.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 5 DLU: 89