Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians in Healthcare include individuals who provide support to healthcare professionals in scientific research and laboratory settings. These workers may include Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists, and Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians. They are responsible for performing laboratory tests and procedures, analyzing test results, and maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

Medical Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing routine laboratory tests and procedures, such as hematology, urinalysis, and blood chemistry, analyzing test results, and preparing samples for analysis. They work under the direction of medical laboratory technologists and are responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of laboratory procedures and test results.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists are responsible for performing and analyzing laboratory tests and procedures, interpreting test results, and consulting with healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and recommendations. They may also be responsible for supervising medical laboratory technicians and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests, analyzing results and prepare samples for analysis. They work under the direction of Medical Laboratory Technologists or Medical Laboratory Technicians and are responsible for ensuring that laboratory procedures are performed accurately and efficiently.

These workers play an important role in the healthcare industry by providing accurate, reliable and timely laboratory results for physicians and other healthcare professionals to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.