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Medical Lab TechBy: Patrick Sexton
Career
• Medical Lab Technician/Technologist
Who am I?• Guardian Inspector
• A leader
• Perfectionist
• Keep people on track
• Like to help others
• Schedule oriented
• Dependable
Job Description• Aid doctors in treating diseases.
• Aid doctors in diagnosing diseases.
• Test body samples Ex: blood test, urine sample, etc.
• 85% of medical decisions are based on these results.
• Technologists supervise labs and technicians.
• Technologists analyze and convey data.
Typical Day1. Check message and inspect lab equipment.
2. Set up specimens and wet mounts/test.
3. Speak with other health care professionals/monitor
technicians.
4. Examine grams and wet mounts and record data.
5. Work out problems that are occurring. Ex: Technicians,
computers, etc.
6. Do semen and pregnancy analyses.
Skills Needed• How to use lab equipment. Ex: microscopes, chemical
analyzers, etc.
• You need to be able to work independently.
• Need to be flexible.
• Responsible
• Careful and patient
• Be knowledgeable in biology and chemistry.
Working Conditions• Hospitals, doctor’s offices, and pharmaceutical firms.
• Wear safety gear.
• Infections are present in workplace.
• Take safety precautions.
Hours worked
• No set hours
• Could work for long tedious
hours
• Work to meet deadlines
Lab Technologist MelindaThings she likes about her job
• She likes the pay
• The social aspect of seeing
new people every day
• The challenge that goes
along with the job.
Things she dislikes
• Lack of security of the job
• Pressure and accuracy
that goes with the job
• Doesn’t like the hours of
working shift.
Pros and ConsPros
• You get to help others.
• You are potentially saving
lives.
• The pay is decent.
Cons
• The precision, accuracy,
and pressure it takes.
• You also have long
constantly changing
hours.
• Dealing with bodily fluids.
Salary Information• Technologist average salary: $60,533
• Medical Technician salary: $25,000
Demand for this job in the future
Demand For Job• Many medical techs get jobs out of college.
• There is a nationwide shortage of jobs.
Education• Technician: needs only associates degree or certificate.
• Technologist: bachelors degree in medical science or a
life science.
• You may need to become registered in some states.
• Classes to take in High School:
- Math every year
- Biology, anatomy, and chemistry
- Computers every year
CollegeOakland University
• Located in Rochester Michigan
• Tuition plus room and board: $17,854
• Total estimated: $21,556
• More than 19,000 students
• Address: 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan
48309-4401
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http://onlineradiologytechnicianschools.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-radiology-tech/
• http://www.medicallaboratorytechniciansalary.org/ • http://www.southeastmn.edu/news/blog.aspx?id=2689&blogid=148•
http://www.swgeneral.com/school-of-medical-technology/what-medical-technologists-do/
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm
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• http://mnlabcareers.org/lab-careers/career-pathways/ • http://www1.salary.com/medical-technologist-Salary.html • http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/medical-technician-salary-SRCH_KO
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• http://allhealthcare.monster.com/training/articles/3031-career-guide-nuclear-medicine-technologists
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• http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/microbiology/DMIP/dmex05.htm • http://cellsalive.wikispaces.com/Wet-Mount_Definition