Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Develops, standardizes, evaluates, and modifies procedures, techniques, and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
Supervises, trains, and directs lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Collaborates with all members of health care team to provide quality service to customers and clients.
Provides technical information about test results to physicians, family members, and researchers.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
Enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.

Size of Industry in 2006:	Size of Industry in 2016:
167,000	188,000

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