Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Examines and analyzes body fluids, such as blood and cells.
Difference in the amount of education and experience separates Medical Technologists from Medical Laboratory Technicians.
Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests; looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; matches blood for transfusions; and tests for drug levels in the blood.
Does not typically interact with patients directly unless it is to draw blood, perform a test, explain test results, or report an abnormal value.