Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Does not pass

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $377M

• Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 3.0% of the role's time · $340M

• Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $317M

• Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $314M

• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $294M

• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $294M

• Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $291M

• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $290M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 2.5% of the role's time · $285M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $283M

• Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $281M

• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $263M

• Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $258M

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $245M

• Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $244M

• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $240M

• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $208M

• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $202M

• Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $183M

• Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $182M

• Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $182M

• Perform tests by following physician instructions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $179M

• Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $172M

• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $170M

• Supervise histology laboratory activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $170M

• Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $168M

• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $166M

• Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $161M

• Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $160M

• Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $158M

• Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $156M

• Prepare substances, such as reagents and dilution, and stains for histological specimens according to protocols.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $156M

• Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $155M

• Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $153M

• Resolve problems with laboratory equipment and instruments, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $152M

• Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $149M

• Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $147M

• Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $137M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $131M

• Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $124M

• Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $122M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment, such as microscopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $116M

• Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $116M

• Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $112M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $111M

• Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $103M

• Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $102M

• Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $102M

• Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $102M

• Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $100M

• Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $92.4M

• Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $89.5M

• Teach students or other staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $86.6M

• Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $85.9M

• Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $82.2M

• Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $81.0M

• Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $81.0M

• Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $71.7M

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $70.7M

• Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $65.7M

• Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.6% of the role's time · $65.4M

• Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $63.4M

• Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $61.1M

• Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $59.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $59.0M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $56.8M

• Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $55.0M

• Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $37.4M · waiting on a check

• Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $36.6M

• Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $25.0M

• Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $20.6M

• Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.1% of the role's time · $14.8M