Pathology Technical Officer

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Areas Of Interest:   Hospital Technical & Laboratory Support Services
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Certificate Description:  Working as a Pathology Technical Officer you would work in a laboratory performing a range of tests on body tissues and fluids. You would measure quantities of biological substances, biological function and presence of drugs. You would prepare cultures, stained tissue sections and thin films and counts and classify cells, bacteria and parasites. You will also perform routine calibration and maintenance of instruments. Note: Entry requirements apply.
Code:  MSL50118
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Process and interpret data
Use laboratory application software
Analyse data and report results
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Monitor the quality of test results and data
Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
Perform biological procedures
Perform histological tests
Perform immunohaematological tests
Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
Perform haematological tests
Perform chemical pathology tests
Perform microscopic examination
Perform aseptic techniques