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Snapshot before the quality program (relevance gates, tiered mapping, QA linter). v1 is the immutable before/after reference; evidence crawl was at ~175/3039 occupations when tagged. Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01PDKeXvpT6tENSvyQGLV1Uq
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# Tasks & work activities — anatomical pathology technician
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-2012.00 (Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
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- **[Core]** Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
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- **[Core]** Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
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- **[Core]** Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
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- **[Core]** Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
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- **[Core]** Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
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- **[Supplemental]** Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
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- **[Supplemental]** Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.
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- **[Supplemental]** Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
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- **[Supplemental]** Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
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- **[Supplemental]** Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
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- **[Supplemental]** Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
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- **[Supplemental]** Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze laboratory findings.
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- Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
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- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
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- Collect biological specimens from patients.
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- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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- Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
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- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
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- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
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- Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
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- Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
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- Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
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- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
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- Supervise technical medical personnel.
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- Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
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- Test materials, solutions, or samples.
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- Test quality of materials or finished products.
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- Train medical providers.
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