Medical Laboratory TechnicianAliases: Clinical Laboratory Science Professionals, Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Professionals Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare
JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks a Medical Laboratory Technician is expected to perform include: - Performing complex tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- Supporting and assisting doctors and scientists in their day-to-day healthcare work
- Supporting biomedical scientists
- Imparting training and supervision to the staff
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work from home option is not available
- Part-time jobs are available
- Travelling may be a part of this job
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Working hours- Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from clinic to clinic
- Shift system is available
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
- Minimum – 12th class pass in Science
- Certified training for Medical Laboratory Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 0301 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)
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KEY COMPETENCIES 1
- Knowledge of the methodology of phlebotomy
- Familiarity with the basic structure and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo including the use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques and disposal methods
- Proficiency in cells, their development, identification and functions and the microscopic examination of blood films
- Equipped with the basic concepts of transfusion science including the application of genetics and immunology to transfusion practice
- Well versed with the major blood group systems
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DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1
- Knowledge about antibody detection and identification procedures
- Preferably relevant professional qualifications
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES
- Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut
- Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu
- Govt. Medical College, Patiala, Patiala
- Assam Down Town University
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS
SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES
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http://www.bssve.in/subjects.asp?CourseId=66 |
CAREER PROGRESSION PATH
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Medical Laboratory Technician → Head Technician
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Transfer option
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 2
- For freshers - ₹ 8,000 - ₹ 10,000 per month
- For candidates with 1 – 2 years’ experience - ₹ 12,500 – 18,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change) |
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1
PROBABLE EMPLOYERS
- Large hospitals across India
- Healthcare providers across India
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KEYWORDS
- Clinical Laboratory Science Professionals
- Medical Laboratory Professionals
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OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
| Standard | Code | Description |
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| NCO 2015 | 3212.0701 | Medical Laboratory Technician | | ISCO 2008 | 3212 | Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians | | NIC 2008 | 86905 | Activities of independent diagnostic/pathological laboratories | | QP Reference | HSS/ Q0301 | Medical Laboratory Technician | | NSQF | 4 | NA |
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