Medical Lab TechBy: 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.• 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.

Typical Day1. Check message and inspect lab equipment.2. Set up specimens and wet mounts/test.3. Speak with other health care professionals/monitor

technicians.4. Examine grams and wet mounts and record data.5. Work out problems that are occurring. Ex: Technicians,

computers, etc.6. Do semen and pregnancy analyses.

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.

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

Lab Technologist MelindaThings 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.

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.

Pros and ConsPros

• 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.

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

Demand for this job in the future

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

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

CollegeOakland 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

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