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Laboratory and Diagnostic Health Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist

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  • Related School Subjects Communication Technology; Information Processing; Language Arts; Mathematics; Physical Education; and Science (Biology; Chemistry; and Physics)
  • Field of Study Health Care and Medical Sciences
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    Combined laboratory and x-ray technologists need the following characteristics:

    • a sense of responsibility and a high degree of integrity
    • sensitivity to the needs of ill and injured people
    • good health with no predisposition to back or leg problems
    • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • good organizational skills
    • the ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy
    • good colour and form perception (for example, to study blood cells)
    • the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

    They should enjoy compiling test results and patient data, setting up and operating sophisticated medical equipment, and working with the public and other health care professionals.

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