ISCO Unit Group 3212 Medical And Pathology Laboratory Technicians
Definition
Medical And Pathology Laboratory Technicians: Medical and pathology laboratory technicians perform clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids and tissues in order to obtain information about the health of a patient or cause of death.
Tasks include -
(a) conducting chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components;
(b) operating, calibrating and maintaining equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers and computer-controlled analysers;
(c) entering data from analysis of laboratory tests and clinical results into record-keeping systems, and reporting results to medical practitioners and other health professionals;
(d) analysing samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction;
(e) setting up, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment;
(f) analysing laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results;
(g) establishing and monitoring programmes to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results, and developing, standardizing, evaluating and modifying procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens;
(h) obtaining specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis;
(i) examining cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities;
(j) inoculating fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Blood-bank technician
- Cytology technician
- Medical laboratory technician
- Pathology technician
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Pathologist- 2212
- Forensic science technician- 3119
- Veterinary technician- 3240
- Phlebotomist- 5329
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C3212.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 3212.1 Biomedical Scientist |
| C3212.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 3212.2 Medical Laboratory Assistant |
