Clinical Laboratory Assistant
りんしょうけんさほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A job that performs pre-processing of collected specimens, reagent preparation, and assistance with equipment operation under the instructions of physicians or clinical laboratory technicians.
Description
Clinical laboratory assistants, in hospitals or testing centers, under the instructions of clinical laboratory technicians, handle specimen receipt, pre-processing, preparation of reagents and reagent sets, preparation for operating analytical instruments, assistance with test result data entry, instrument cleaning and maintenance, etc. They are also required to understand blood collection support and specimen preparation procedures and perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, testing demand is on an increasing trend. While automation equipment is being introduced, due to the importance of pre-processing and quality control, personnel demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / High Accuracy / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Hospital Work / Private Testing Facility Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Generalist) → Senior Clinical Laboratory Assistant → Clinical Laboratory Technician (After Obtaining Qualification) → Testing Department Leader → Clinical Laboratory Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemistry and Biology / Basic Lab Equipment Operation / Reagent Preparation / Safety and Hygiene Management / Specimen Handling
Recommended Skills
Basic English Reading / Communication Skills / Electronic Medical Record Entry / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential in handling trace amounts of specimens and reagents. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because tasks are mainly performed under the instructions of technicians. |
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