Hospitals of Egyptian ministry of health since September 2008 up till 

now

Examine body fluids and tissues for abnormal chemical levels, cells or bacteria. Prepare tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists. Determine blood type for transfusions. Conduct medical research and analyses. Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the division, is able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down such instruments. Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care. Actively participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs. Trains and orientates new Medical Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of tests.

Clinical chemistry - chemically analyzing blood and other body fluids. Clinical microbiology - culturing and identifying micro-organisms and determining antibiotic sensitivities. Hematology - studying blood cells and their formation in health and disease, and investigating coagulation factors and disorders. Histotechnology - preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Transfusion medicine - taking and testing blood to determine its suitability for transfusions and preparing blood products. Cytotechnology - microscopically examining prepared cellular slides for evidence of abnormality or disease. Clinical genetics - analyzing patient tissue to determine the presence of a pre-existing or neoplastic genetic condition.