Technicians may prepare specimens and use machines that automatically analyze samples. They may follow detailed instructions to do tests by hand. Like technologists, they may work in several areas of the clinical laboratory or specialize in just one. Histology technicians cut and stain tissue specimens. Pathologists then check these with a microscope.
Phlebotomists draw and test blood.
They usually work under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers. Medical Laboratory Technicians is in the Health Services Career Cluster.