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Laboratory Technician Do? |
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Many people are interested in entering
the field of medicine, but can't afford the time and education it takes to
become a full-fledged doctor. Many look into the field of medical laboratory
technology as an alternative. But, what exactly does a medical lab technician
do?
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Medical laboratory technology is a
combination of medicine and various fields of science. A laboratory technician
performs lab tests in a wide variety of areas; blood banking, chemistry,
hematology, immunology, and microbiology to name a few. Medical laboratory
technicians are on the forefront of new and continuing research into the
absence, presence, extent, and causes of diseases. Just think, you could be
working on the cure for cancer or AIDS. Medical laboratory technicians work in
a variety of settings including; hospitals, laboratories, clinics, nursing
homes, public health facilities, and business in the health industry.
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In addition to an interest in science
and medicine a medical laboratory technician must be accurate, dedicated and
skilled. They should be self-motivated, and take the initiative to do what must
be done everyday. Most medical laboratory technicians are problem solvers and
like challenge and responsibility.
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What sort of education do you need to
become a medical laboratory technician? While in high school you should have a
solid foundation in the sciences: biology, chemistry, math and computer
science. After graduation you'll need a combination of formal education plus
clinical education in a medical laboratory technician (MLT) program accredited
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Your education will prepare you to enter a medical technician job directly out
of school. You can even work part-time in a lab during school to earn extra
money.
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The Board of Registry of the American
Society for Clinical Pathology gives a national certification exam for those
who have completed their medical laboratory education requirements. This
certification represents a technician's ability to perform high quality
laboratory tests. Certified medical laboratory technician may use the initials
MLT after their name to show their proficiency.
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