Medical Technology
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory
Scientist is a respected professional — a member of the health care team. The
technologist provides patient care through the performance of a wide variety of
laboratory analyzes and procedures in the areas of clinical chemistry,
hematology, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, urinalysis and body fluids. Pathologists
and other physicians rely on the knowledge, skills and integrity of the medical
technologist for the accuracy and validity of test results. The medical
technologist holds a position of responsibility in the total care of the
patient.
Medical Technology (MT), also called Clinical
Laboratory Science, is a paramedical field for which the student prepares in
chemistry, microbiology, hematology and related disciplines. Well trained and
certified Medical Technologists, or Clinical Laboratory Technicians, can enter
careers in clinical laboratory work, academic research, public health, teaching
and the pharmaceutical industry. The medical technologist not only
contributes to the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases but also is of
increasing importance in the evaluation of established technical procedures and
in the use of new, increasingly complex instruments. At this time, job
availability to qualified candidates is relatively good. Medical technology
students will develop academic skills during the core curriculum and elective
courses enabling them to smoothly transition from an academic environment to
professional training in the senior phase of their schooling. The
academic emphasis will be on a skill set required for future success in the
field of medical technology, including preparation for the national
certification exams, in conjunction with a broad liberal arts foundation.
In addition, medical technology students will also be encouraged to
simultaneously develop a strong, independent scientific framework encompassing the
necessary mindset to continue their academic studies at a higher level, if so
desired.
Finally, the new medical technology these days
are crazy and that is good so some day that symbolizes that we will find a cure
for cancer.
