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medical laboratory assistant
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply safety procedures in laboratory
calibrate laboratory equipment
check the received biological samples
microbiology-bacteriology
blood type classification
test chemical samples
transport blood samples
label blood samples
examine cell specimens microscopically
use chemical analysis equipment
perform sample testing
archive healthcare users' records
identify patients' medical records
automated analysers in the medical laboratory
work safely with chemicals
perform laboratory tests
record test data
techniques of blood-sampling
communicate effectively in healthcare
operate scientific measuring equipment
maintain medical laboratory equipment
maintain laboratory equipment
mix chemicals
wear appropriate protective gear
prepare samples for testing
laboratory techniques
send biological samples to laboratory
Optional & specialised skills
dispose medical waste
collect biological samples from patients
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
interpret medical results
virology
work with chemicals
fine-needle aspiration
sterilise medical equipment
data protection
clinical biochemistry
monitor stock level
microscopic techniques
paediatric phlebotomy procedures
perform bone marrow transplant
order supplies
clinical cytology
blood transfusion
blood collection on babies
carry out quality control in microbiology laboratories
assist in the production of laboratory documentation
histopathology
immunology
interpret hematological test results
analyse blood samples
blood donation
analyse cell cultures
biological chemistry
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.