Medical Laboratory Diagnostic Services Careers Medical Lab Careers

Medical Laboratory Diagnostic Services Careers

Medical Lab Careers Medical Lab careers include: üPhlebotomy technician üMedical laboratory assistant üMedical laboratory technician üMedical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist

Medical Lab Careers Medical Lab workers are employed in: üPhysician office labs üHospitals üNursing homes üBlood banks üHealth departments

Phlebotomy Technician Also called phlebotomists Usually receive on the job training Responsible for collecting blood samples through venipuncture & capillary punctures phlebotomy=cut into a vein

Phlebotomy Technician Job responsibilities: ü Proper identification of the collected blood sample ü Explain procedure to pt ü Accurately label sample ü Treat samples correctly ü Maintain confidentiality

Phlebotomy Technician Job responsibilities: ü Obtain correct specimen in correct manner ü Transport specimen in right manner to designated location

Phlebotomy Technician Can also be cross-trained to perform other tests: ü Urine collections ü ECGs ü Vital Signs ü Insurance questionnaires ü Assist lab personnel

Medical Laboratory Assistant Graduation from an accredited program or institution & pass national exam MLAs usually start as a phlebotomy technician Works under the supervision of a Medical Lab Technician in a lab Works under a nurse or physician in an office or clinic

Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: ü Collect specimens properly (blood, urine, throat) ü Prepare them for testing ü Analyze the samples ü Report the results

Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: In physician offices= § Perform ECGs § Calculate & give injections § Perform breathing tests § Client education about lab collection techniques or diet restrictions § Record vital signs

Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: In physician offices= § Remove sutures § Change wound dressings § Sterilize medical instruments § Document daily quality control of lab equipment § Perform administrative or front office responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Technician Education: 2 year degree or certificate from hospital Postsecondary votech Armed Forces school Must pass national exam Work under supervision of Medical Technologist or Lab Manager

Medical Laboratory Technician Job responsibilities: ü Perform routine clinical lab tests ü Troubleshoot equipment problems ü Prepare specimens ü Operate automated analyzers ü Perform manual tests ü Prepare chemical solutions

Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Education=4 year degree in medical technology or life sciences Perform routine to very complex tests Work as teachers, supervisors, or researchers

Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: ü Examine & analyze blood, tissues, & cells ü Analyze chemical content of body fluids ü Prepare blood for transfusion ü Perform drug tests

Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: ü Identify fungi, parasites, or bacteria ü Report sensitivity to antibiotics of identified microorganisms ü Operate complex precision equipment ü Interpret results to assist physicians in diagnosis of diseases

Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: ü Evaluate test results ü Develop procedures, quality control, & quality assurance ü Maintain integrity of equipment