(1) An individual educated and trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology or other biological sciences; and in gathering data on the blood, tissues, and fluids in the human body. Tests and procedures performed or supervised center on major areas of hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis. Education and certification requires the equivalent of an associate degree and alternative combinations of accredited training and experience. (2) A specially trained individual who works under the direction of a pathologist, other physician, or scientist, and performs specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological tests of human blood, tissue, and fluids. Also known as medical technologists, they perform and supervise tests and procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, bacteriology, hematology, parasitology, mycology, urinalysis, and blood banking.
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246QB0000N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Blood Banking | |
246QC1000N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Chemistry | |
246QC2700N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Cytotechnology | |
246QH0000N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Hematology | |
246QH0401N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Hemapheresis Practitioner | |
246QH0600N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Histology | |
246QI0000N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Immunology | |
246QL0900N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Laboratory Management | |
246QL0901N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Laboratory Management, Diplomate | |
246QM0706N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Medical Technologist | |
246QM0900N | Technologists, Technicians & Other; Specialist/Technologist, Pathology; Microbiology |