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# Tasks & work activities — podiatry assistant
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-2011.00 (Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2269; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
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- **[Core]** Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
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- **[Core]** Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
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- **[Core]** Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
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- **[Core]** Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
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- **[Core]** Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
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- **[Core]** Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
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- **[Core]** Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
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- **[Core]** Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
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- **[Core]** Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
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- **[Core]** Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
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- **[Supplemental]** Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
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- **[Core]** Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
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- **[Core]** Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
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- **[Supplemental]** Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
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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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- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
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- Collect biological specimens from patients.
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- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
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- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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- Cultivate micro-organisms for study, testing, or medical preparations.
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- Determine protocols for medical procedures.
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- Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
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- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
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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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- Train medical providers.
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