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Medical Lab Tech

Medical Lab Tech. By: 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.

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Medical Lab Tech

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  1. Medical Lab Tech By: Patrick Sexton

  2. Career • Medical Lab Technician/Technologist

  3. Who am I? • Guardian Inspector • A leader • Perfectionist • Keep people on track • Like to help others • Schedule oriented • Dependable

  4. 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.

  5. Typical Day Check message and inspect lab equipment. Set up specimens and wet mounts/test. Speak with other health care professionals/monitor technicians. Examine grams and wet mounts and record data. Work out problems that are occurring. Ex: Technicians, computers, etc. Do semen and pregnancy analyses.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. Lab Technologist Melinda • 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. • Things 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.

  9. Pros and Cons • Pros • 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.

  10. Salary Information • Technologist average salary: $60,533 • Medical Technician salary: $25,000

  11. Demand for this job in the future

  12. Demand For Job • Many medical techs get jobs out of college. • There is a nationwide shortage of jobs.

  13. 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

  14. College • Oakland 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

  15. Sources • www.careercrusing.com • http://www.uams.edu/chrp/medtech/faq.asp • 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 • http://www.intuitivereasoning.com/2013/02/15/bringing-back-college-memories/ • http://mnlabcareers.org/lab-careers/career-pathways/ • http://www1.salary.com/medical-technologist-Salary.html • http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/medical-technician-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm • http://allhealthcare.monster.com/training/articles/3031-career-guide-nuclear-medicine-technologists • http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/Eye-Protection/eyeprotection.php

  16. Sources Continued • http://www.win-vector.com/blog/2009/11/i-dont-think-that-means-what-you-think-it-means-statistics-to-english-translation-part-1-accuracy-measures/ • https://sites.google.com/site/mrdevereauxsscienceclasses/ • http://montereyparklibrary.llwip.org/adults/computer • http://www.cooley.edu/partnerships/oakland.html • http://www.oakland.edu/Newsletter/ViewNewsletter.aspx?x=YTn6r2ViapP3uM8swFvnWg%3D%3D • http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/microbiology/DMIP/dmex05.htm • http://cellsalive.wikispaces.com/Wet-Mount_Definition

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