Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2012
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicianss conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 67.7/100, this role has moderate resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 67.7 — High
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Median Salary
$61,890
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Job Growth
N/A
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Science
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
- ✓Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
- ✓Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- ✓Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
- ✓Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation