Transcript Have you ever wondered… - Austin Community College

Have you ever wondered…
• What happens to the blood sample you
give at the doctor’s office?
• How do doctors diagnose disease?
• How can you have a rewarding career
helping others?
Welcome to the world inside
the medical laboratory. It’s a
world where medical
laboratory professionals find
answers to these questions
and more.
In the laboratory, a highly-skilled medical team of
pathologists, specialists, technologists and
technicians work together to determine the presence,
extent or absence of disease and provide valuable
data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment. The fact is, the practice of modern
medicine would be impossible without the tests
performed in the laboratory.
Who works in the laboratory?
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Phlebotomy Technicians
Histologic Technicians
Histotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Medical Laboratory
Technicians
• Medical Technologists
These professionals ...
• are problem solvers
• like challenge and
responsibility
• are accurate and reliable
• work well under pressure
• communicate well
• set high standards for
themselves
• are fascinated by science
Phlebotomy Technician
The phlebotomy technician works directly
with patients. They have the important
responsibility of collecting blood specimens
from patients. They must be accurate and
excellent communicators. The phlebotomy
technician must set high standards for
themselves and be deeply committed to
quality healthcare delivery.
“As a phlebotomist, I
interact with patients,
so they see me as the
“face” of the
laboratory. I work with
patients in the
hospital and those
who are homebound.
I love the variety of
people I serve every
day.”
Marilee Derr, PBT(ASCP)
Wage and Vacancy Rates
In 1998 the average phlebotomist earned
$9.00 per hour; an increase of $1.60 per
hour from two years before. Because
there were not enough certified
phlebotomists, 12.3% of phlebotomy
positions went unfilled.
Where does a
Phlebotomy Technician work?
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Laboratory
Physician Office
Hospital
Insurance Companies
Home Health
AND MANY OTHER PLACES!!
How can you become a
Phlebotomy Technician?
• You need to have a excellent communication
skills and want to work with patients.
• You must earn an high school diploma and
complete a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy
technician program or have acceptable work
experience.
• You need to be sure to take the certification
examination given by the Board of Registry of
the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Medical Laboratory Technician
The medical laboratory technician works in
all areas of the clinical laboratory and
searches for basic clues to the absence,
presence, extent and causes of diseases.
Medical laboratory technicians are
dedicated and self-motivated to do their part
in providing the highest quality patient care.
“I had been looking
into going to medical
school before learning
about this field. I
originally chose this
career as a stepping
stone, but it has
turned into so much
more. I especially like
to find out the “whys”
in disease diagnosis.”
Tracy Donahue, MLT(ASCP)
Areas of the Clinical Laboratory
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Hematology & Coagulation
Clinical Chemistry
Immunohematology
Microbiology
Urinalysis
Serology
Parasitology & Mycology
Hematology
Coagulation
Clinical Chemistry
Immunohematology
Microbiology
Urinalysis
Serology
Parasitology & Mycology
Wage and Vacancy Rates
In 1998 the average medical laboratory
technician earned $12.90 per hour; an
increase of $2.50 per hour from two years
before. Because there were not enough
certified medical laboratory technicians ,
11.1% of medical laboratory technician
positions went unfilled.
Medical Laboratory
Technician- #18 on the best
job list
According to Jobs Rated Almanac,
by Les Krantz, medical laboratory
technician has 15% job growth,
very low unemployment and good
job security. Among health care
professions, it ranks #4.
Where does a Medical
Laboratory Technician work?
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Hospital Laboratory
Physician Office Laboratory
Reference Laboratory
Fertility Clinic
Pharmaceutical Company
Research Laboratory
Veterinary Laboratory
AND MANY OTHER PLACES!!
How can you become a
Medical Laboratory Technician?
• You need to have a solid background in
biology, chemistry, math and computer
science.
• You must earn an associate degree and
complete a NAACLS accredited medical
laboratory technician program.
• You need to be sure to take the certification
examination given by the Board of Registry of
the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Thank you and for more
information, please contact:
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Board of Registry
Box 12277
Chicago, Illinois 60612-0277
• Email: [email protected]
• Web site: http://www.ascp.org/bor