Will AI Replace Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians?

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.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.