Dear Siddhi, 

A laboratory attendant, under prompt supervision performs standard and semiskilled work in the accumulation,

arrangement and appropriation of field tests, support of research center gear and crystal; performs related work as required.

The tasks a Laboratory Assistant, Clinical is expected to perform include:

• Arranging and setting various instruments and apparatus in clinical laboratory for conducting pathological and bacteriological studies

• Conducting routine tests of blood, urine, sputum, etc. for medical purposes and for diagnosis of diseases

• Setting required apparatus and equipment, in position and arranging necessary electrical connections

• Preparing standard solutions, reagents, media for culture, etc. by weighing, grinding, mixing and dissolving prescribed proportion of sample or chemical in water or other liquids

• Collecting samples such as water, urine, blood, sputum, etc. in clean and sterile containers or slides

• Assisting in conducting routine test of urine, stool, sputum or blood

• Mounting and preparing slides with specimens for microscopic study by physicians and specialists

• Washing, cleaning and drying apparatus and equipment after use and maintaining them in proper working condition

• Keeping required chemicals and solutions readily available

• Maintaining records and cleanliness of laboratory

The minimum qualification is a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

The key competencies are:

• Skilled in handling tissue and fluid samples

• Efficient in analysing samples to generate data that can be used by doctors or researchers

• Efficient in recording lab tests results and accordingly assisting research and technical activities

• Efficient in transcribing materials, filing and maintaining all pathology and clinical laboratory files

• Proficient in preparing written documentation and files as required by the profession

• Effectively conducting lab tests

• Skilled in preparing requisition forms and record of specimen to be sent to reference laboratory

• Skilled in co-ordinating with mother blood bank for supply of blood and blood components

Hope this helps

Happy career planning

Preetha Ajit

Career Planner