Medical Technologist

078.161-010   MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, CHIEF
GOE Interest Areas		 02.04.02 Life Sciences

Alternate Titles: MEDICAL LABORATORY MANAGER; CLINICAL LABORATORY
TECHNOLOGISTS & TECHNICIANS
Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in performing chemical, 
microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and 
treatment of diseases: Assigns workers to duties and oversees performance 
of tests in fields of microbiology, chemistry, histology, hematology, 
immunohematology, and serology. Purchases or directs purchase of 
laboratory equipment and supplies. Reviews test results to ensure quality 
control. Coordinates and conducts education and
training programs for medical technology students and personnel.

I.   Data, People, Things
     Data:                                         	1 = Coordinating
     People:                                       	6 = Speaking-Signaling
     Things:                                       	1 = Precision Working

II.  Academic and Vocational Skills
     Reasoning Development:             	Level  5   
     Mathematical Development:          	Level  4   
     Language Development:              	Level  5   

III. Aptitudes
Top 10%
     General Learning Ability (G)
     Form Perception (P)

Top Third
     Verbal Ability (V)
     Numerical Ability (N)
     Spatial Ability (S)
     Clerical Perception (Q)
     Motor Coordination (K)
     Finger Dexterity (F)

Middle Third
     Manual Dexterity (M)

IV.  Temperaments 

     Directing or supervising others 
     Making judgements and decisions 
     Working with people 
     Doing precise work, to close tolerances