Introduction
Science and biology have always been my favorite subjects throughout school. I always knew that I wanted to go into the medical field, but I was unsure of what exactly I wanted to do. However, when I took microbiology in high school my teacher inspired me to work in labs. I then took a course called Clinical Health Science, which pointed me in the direction of becoming a medical laboratory technician.
Qualifications
In order for someone to become a medical laboratory technician, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or life sciences is usually required. However, students who major in other sciences and meet the program’s prerequisites may apply. Generally, medical laboratory technician must obtain a license in order to practice. This usually requires the student to take an accredited education program to qualify for taking an exam that will certify them for a license. After additional education, work experience, or certification, medical laboratory technicians may specialize themselves in any area of laboratory science, such as immunology or clinical chemistry.
Job Responsibilities
Medical laboratory technicians must be able to operate complex machinery, be skilled with their hands, and have an extensive physical stamina. Medical laboratory technicians with be working closely with sharp objects and medical instruments that …show more content…
Examples of in state positions include a surgical assistant in Gulfport, a phlebotomist in Gulfport, and a molecular genetics laboratory technologist in Biloxi. A general medical laboratory technician is needed in Bay Saint Louis and Biloxi. Examples of out of state positions include those of a general title of medical laboratory technician in Texas, California, Ohio, and many more. Considering that medical laboratory technicians play a crucial role in hospitals, the fact that numerous job opportunities are available is not
Science and biology have always been my favorite subjects throughout school. I always knew that I wanted to go into the medical field, but I was unsure of what exactly I wanted to do. However, when I took microbiology in high school my teacher inspired me to work in labs. I then took a course called Clinical Health Science, which pointed me in the direction of becoming a medical laboratory technician.
Qualifications
In order for someone to become a medical laboratory technician, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or life sciences is usually required. However, students who major in other sciences and meet the program’s prerequisites may apply. Generally, medical laboratory technician must obtain a license in order to practice. This usually requires the student to take an accredited education program to qualify for taking an exam that will certify them for a license. After additional education, work experience, or certification, medical laboratory technicians may specialize themselves in any area of laboratory science, such as immunology or clinical chemistry.
Job Responsibilities
Medical laboratory technicians must be able to operate complex machinery, be skilled with their hands, and have an extensive physical stamina. Medical laboratory technicians with be working closely with sharp objects and medical instruments that …show more content…
Examples of in state positions include a surgical assistant in Gulfport, a phlebotomist in Gulfport, and a molecular genetics laboratory technologist in Biloxi. A general medical laboratory technician is needed in Bay Saint Louis and Biloxi. Examples of out of state positions include those of a general title of medical laboratory technician in Texas, California, Ohio, and many more. Considering that medical laboratory technicians play a crucial role in hospitals, the fact that numerous job opportunities are available is not