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Medical Laboratory Technician

A Medical Laboratory Technician performs specimen collection and processing and operates laboratory equipment to run routine diagnostic tests in hospital or clinical labs. They follow quality control procedures, log results in laboratory information systems (LIS), and apply medical terminology knowledge to interpret physician orders correctly. This role typically requires an associate degree and serves as a foundational position within the clinical laboratory career path.

Top skills:Medical TerminologyQuality Control

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Phlebotomist

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Medical Laboratory ScientistMedical Laboratory TechnologistMedical Technologist

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