3212-Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians

Job Title: 

Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians

Job Description: 

Medical and pathology laboratory technicians perform clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids and tissues in order to obtain information about the health of a patient or cause of death.

Tasks: 

Analyzing laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

907 - Medical Clinical Sciences

Specific Occupations: 

321201 - Medical Laboratory Technician
Description : Performs routine medical laboratory tests and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of medical laboratory scientists and pathologists.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Clinical Microbiology Technician, Cytology Technician, Haematology Technician, Histopathology Technician, Medical Bloodbank Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technical Officer, Medical Research Officer, Medical Science Technician, Pathology Technician, Phlebotomist, Venepuncturist

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa