Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611

Updated on 23 Dec 2019

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Description

Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Alternative Titles

• Hospital Scientist
• Medical Scientific Officer

Specialisations

• IVF Embryologist

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Caveats: No caveats apply to this occupation.

Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

• 2115-11 Medical Scientist

Group: 2346 Medical Laboratory Scientists

Description

conduct medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Tasks

• preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
• examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
• analysing samples of body tissue and fluids to develop techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
• advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• setting up the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
• operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
• preparing scientific papers and reports
• studies the formation, early growth and development of living organisms

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).