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What
is the job of a Medical Lab Technician?
"The
medical laboratory technician performs tests in different
laboratory areas -testing includes detection, diagnosis, and
treatment of disease. They look for clues on the absence,
presence, extent, and causes of diseases. Technicians may
prepare specimens and operate analyzers, or they will perform
tests with detailed instructions. They may work in seven different
areas of the medical laboratory or specialize in just one"
(http://www.ascp.
org/bor/medlab /careers /page3 asp).
How
is it related to chemistry?
It
is necessary to know chemistry to perform analytical tests
on body fluids, cells, and tissues. If you have a solid foundation
in chemistry it will help you find common disease processes
and help you detect any diseases that you might have.
What
educational background does a Medical Lab Technician need?
Medical
laboratory technician, you should have a solid foundation
in high school sciences - biology, chemistry, math and computer
science. They usually have either an associate's degree from
a college or a certificate from a hospital, vocational or
technical school, or from one of the U.S. Armed Forces. You
will need a formal education and a clinical education in a
medical laboratory technician (MLT) program for 2 years.If
you continue your education and continue to learn the skills
you can become a technologists.
What
is their average salary?
Average
salary of medical and clinical laboratory technicians were
between $22,260 and $34,320. The lowest salary earned less
than $18,550, and the highest earned more than $42,370. Median
annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers
of medical laboratory technicians in 2000 were:
Hospitals
$28,860
Colleges
and universities- $27,810
Offices
and clinics of medical doctors-$27,180
Medical
and dental laboratories- $25,250
Health
and allies health services- $24,370
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