Is being a medical laboratory technician a good fit for you?
Carries out routine lab tests on blood and other samples to help diagnose and treat illness, under supervision.
What the work involves
- Runs quality checks to make sure test results are accurate.
- Does blood tests for transfusions and performs blood counts.
- Tests body fluids like blood or urine with microscopes or machines to find disease, and records findings.
- Checks results of tests or experiments meet specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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