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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-2011

Skills for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for medical and clinical laboratory technologists, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Science, Critical Thinking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Science4
  • 2.Critical Thinking4
  • 3.Active Listening3.88
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3.75
  • 5.Monitoring3.5
  • 6.Active Learning3.38
  • 7.Writing3.12
  • 8.Speaking3.12
  • 9.Mathematics3.12
  • 10.Learning Strategies2.88

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Knowledge areas

  • Chemistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Administrative
  • Medicine and Dentistry

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Processing Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

In-demand tools & technology

  • eClinicalWorks EHR software
  • MEDITECH software
  • Commercial plate reader software
  • Database software
  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Hematology laboratory workflow management software
  • Laboratory information system LIS
  • Medical digital imaging software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • Medical system integration software
  • Microscopic image capturing software
  • Quality control software
  • Reimbursement screening software
  • Specimen tracking software
  • Test result delivery software