Frequently Asked Questions
What characteristics
are important when working with a degree in Clinial Laboratory
Sciences?
Professionals
are...
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are problem solvers
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like challenge and
responsibility
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are accurate and reliable
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work well under pressure
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communicate well
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set high standards
for themselves
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are fascinated by
science
Where can I work with
a degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences?
- Hospital Laboratory
- Physician Office Laboratory
- Reference Laboratory
- Fertility Clinic
- Pharmaceutical Company
- Research Laboratory
- Veterinary Laboratory
- AND MANY OTHER PLACES!!
Why choose Clinical Laboratory
Sciences/Medical Technology?
When it comes to the challenges
and rewards of medicine, the medical technologist has the best
of both worlds. They work in all areas of the clinical laboratory
including hematology, toxicology, clinical chemistry, microbiology
and immunology. The information that they give to the doctor
influences the medical treatment that the patient will receive.
According to Jobs Rated
Almanac, by Les Krantz, medical technology has 25% job growth,
very low unemployment and good job security. It was also rated
#16 on the best job list and among health care professions,
it ranks #3.
I
chose to be a medical technologist because I was interested
in the science of the human body. I like my job because every
day I know I helped improve somebodys quality of life.
Amy Werner, MT(ASCP)
I
chose medical technology because I was intrigued by the advances
that were being made in DNA testing. I found that it is a very
rewarding career because I know the work I do helps treat patients.
Nirmal Patel, MT(ASCP)