Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

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What is Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists?

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2603 - RM 4905

Example of a Job Position

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Clinical Laboratory Technology Expert

Head of Medical Technology

Histologist

Medical Laboratory Technology Expert (Medical Lab Tech)

Clinical Laboratory Scientists

Medical Technology Expert

Microbiologist

Microbiology Technology Expert

Research assistant

Task

? Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components ? Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results ? Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers ? 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 ? Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Medical Science and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Operational Monitoring

Observe measuring devices, adjusting buttons, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

1
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.
2
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).
3
Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
4
Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing