Medical Laboratory Science | Idaho State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingScienceWritingInstructingTime Management

Knowledge

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionFinger DexterityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic anal
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special me
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.

Technology

Billing and invoicing softwareMedical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing software

Tools

22-gauge needles5-part differential automated hematology analyzers8 and 12 channel pipettesAgglutination viewersAnaerobe jarsAnalytical balancesAntigen-coated test platesAutoclavesAutomated chemistry analyzersAutomated coagulation analyzersAutomated platelet analyzersAutomated/semi-automated dipstick analysis systemsAutomatic pipettersBench refractometersBlood agar plates

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-2012.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	title_inference	$54,270 median$87,540 top	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Laboratory competency frameworks — develop and implement for all technician staff, setting measurable performance standards across a multi-section clinical laboratory.
Technicians and laboratory assistants — supervise, mentor, and formally instruct to build departmental capability and ensure consistent quality of analytical output.
Quality management programs — design and lead, including proficiency testing oversight and root-cause analysis, to drive continuous improvement across the laboratory.
New analytical technologies and workflows — evaluate, validate, and integrate into laboratory operations, making evidence-based recommendations to leadership.
Laboratory policies and standard operating procedures — author and revise to reflect current best practices, regulatory mandates, and institutional patient-safety goals.
Departmental training curricula — create and deliver for orientation and ongoing education of clinical laboratory personnel in a healthcare organization.
Strategic laboratory resource planning — direct, allocating equipment, reagents, and staffing to optimize throughput and cost-effectiveness at an organizational scale.
Complex problem-solving initiatives — lead cross-departmental teams to address systemic analytical errors or safety incidents affecting laboratory and patient outcomes.
Laboratory data and performance metrics — synthesize and present to hospital administration and accreditation bodies using analytical and presentation software.
Interdisciplinary service orientation — champion within the laboratory, forging partnerships with clinical, administrative, and public safety stakeholders to advance patient care quality.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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