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Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
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Medical Laboratory Technician
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Performs or assists with routine laboratory tests and complex analytical procedures in support of medical professionals engaged in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- undertakes or assists with analytical procedures in the disciplines of clinical biochemistry, haematology, medical microbiology, histology, and clinical immunology
- observes and interprets the morphological features of peripheral blood smears in consultation with medical scientists
- prepares and stains slides for microscopic examination
- performs diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids
- maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- maintains quality assurance procedures undertaken in the laboratory
- may supervise laboratory staff
- may supervise or assist with specimen collection
- may undertake pharmaceutical testing and analysis
Specialisations:
Clinical Biochemistry Technician
Clinical Microbiology Technician
Cytopathology Technician
Haematology Technician
Histopathology Technician