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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
Salary Chart
Salary Chart Gender Comparison
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
V3ISvoI8OU
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-
laboratory-technologists-a-u-s-news-world-report-best-career