The medical laboratory technician takes part in the technical performance of a medical biology examination or an anatomy and pathology examination, under the responsibility of a medical biologist or a specialist doctor qualified in anatomy and pathology.
The medical laboratory technician takes samples under conditions determined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.
The medical laboratory technician participates, within his field of competence, in public health missions. They also participate in the permanent provision of medical biology services defined in the area concerned. They may be called upon to participate in teaching and research, as well as in therapeutic patient education programmes.