Medical TechnologistBy: Karyssaann Costagliola

History All started back in 1500 B.C. when

identification of a parasite was done In 1922 an agency ASCP- American Society

of Clinical Pathology was developed to set standards for laboratory professionals

This agency is considered the “gold standard” in certification

In 1930’s the ASCLS required members to be certified under the ASCP and maintain highly educated and professional people

Salary Median Pay as of 2012 is $57,580 per

year and average of $22.99 per hour and up

Salary is based upon region and years of experience along with the proper certification

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Career Advancements Once distinguished as a Medical

Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist many more opportunities are attainable

If working in a lab you can become a Lab Manager or some form of management

If working in another setting you can become an instructor for laboratory medicine or advance to research projects

Job Settings According to www.bls.gov as of 2012

50% of Medical Technologist work in a general medical or surgical hospital; state, local, and private

17% work for medical and diagnostic labs

10% work for office of physicians 5% work for colleges, universities, and

professional schools; state, local, and private

Experience Need to have graduated from an

NAACLS accredited program and be eligible to sit for a certification exam

Most places want at least 1 year experience or some form of clinical training

Depending on the place some will hire right out of school and give on the job training with proper educational background

License/ Certification Needed Depending on the state you are residing

is what license or certification you will have to obtain

ASCP is considered the gold standard in laboratory medicine

AMT is mainly accepted down south, but is not as highly recognized

Certain states like California and Florida require an additional test for a state license to be a Medical Technologist

License/ Certification Needed

Job Responsibilities Analyzing body fluids, such as urine,

tissue samples, and blood, and to record and report results

Operate lab equipment and perform maintenance as needed

Study blood samples by counting cells, identifying abnormal cells, prepare blood for transfusions by checking blood type and compatibility testing

Training Medical Laboratory Technicians

Demand Currently most labs today have the “baby

boomer” population which will increase the need for new laboratory specialists

The increase in technology leading to an older population and a society that has high cancer rates will have a demand for laboratory personnel to help diagnosis disease

Increase number of people who are insured due to ACA will lead to the rise of need of Medical Technologist along with other healthcare jobs

Projected Job Growth

Job Outlook for the Future According to www.bls.gov the job

outlook for Medical Technologist is expected to rise 22% from 2012-2022

Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U

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Why I chose this field? I chose this field because that is what

I am currently working towards with this degree

I love working in the laboratory and by getting the proper credentials to be considered a Medical Technologist it will give me more opportunity and responsibilities in the lab

References http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pri

nt/medical-and-clinical-laboratories http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Ca

reer/28/Clinical_Laboratory_Scientist www.blmtn.org www.labmed.ascpjournals.org http://www.darkdaily.com/medical-

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