MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.

Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.

Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.

Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail

Concern for Others

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Common Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required