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Printer Friendly Version   MEDICAL AND CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS   Occupation Description:     Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.   Career Video:     Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists   Open-captioning or video transcript included for the hearing impaired. Career videos brought to you by CareerOneStop. Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved.     Specialized Occupations:        Cytogenetic Technologists (ONET code: 29-2011.01)       Occupation Description:     Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.       Typical Tasks:     Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes. Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes. Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders. Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities. Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems. Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral. Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.       Knowledge:     Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.. Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..      Cytotechnologists (ONET code: 29-2011.02)      Histotechnologists (ONET code: 29-2011.04)   Typical Tasks:     Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components. Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers. 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. Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage. Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.   Knowledge:     Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.. Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.. Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..   Search for Jobs on CareerOneStop:     Search for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Jobs   Search for Cytogenetic Technologists Jobs   Search for Cytotechnologists Jobs   Search for Histotechnologists Jobs   (Please note that some searches may not produce any results.)         View Related Programs on Connecticut's Education & Training ConneCTion site   Wage Information:     Sorry, wage information is not available for this occupation.   Occupation Outlook:     Sorry, outlook information is not available for this occupation.   Similar Occupations:     Agricultural Technicians Food Science Technicians Biological Technicians Chemical Technicians Forensic Science Technicians Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants

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