Medical laboratory

doctors think they are the only ones with the answers. In fact, more than 70 percent of physician’s decisions are based on laboratory results”(Katz). While the doctors may have a good idea about the diagnosis based upon their past experience and expertise, the definitive and final diagnosis always rests with the pathologist. Although clinical pathology is a very important medical field it does not always get the recognition it deserves, one of its biggest challenges is that not a lot of talented…

Public Health: Master of Applied Science in Spatial Analysis for Public Health Personal Statement: Jeanne Mumford, MT(ASCP) I am a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Over the last sixteen years, I have worked in various roles in laboratory medicine, including transfusion medicine, immunology, special chemistry and laboratory management. As a medical technologist, I learned about chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunology and transfusion medicine. Early in my career, I…

For my future occupation I have decided that I want to become a Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT for short. Most people that work in this field work in the laboratory of a hospital, however, you can also work in medical researching facilities and doctor’s offices as well with this degree. This job requires you to “collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.” By doing these steps you will be able to figure out what bacteria or other microbodies are…

My mom went back to school when I was a kid to get a degree and become a Medical Laboratory Technician. I didn’t really know what exactly she would be doing as someone with that job title, I always thought she was the one all the patients hated that poked them with needles to draw their blood but I found out that was the phlebotomist’s job. So for this project I chose to find out what it is exactly that my mom does, what she likes and doesn't like about her job, etc. I spent a day with my mom…

Our preferred candidate will have a bioscience degree and proven relevant laboratory experience Experience with microbiological bench techniques or suitable transferable bench skills Experience of working within a GMP environment would be advantageous. Experience with column chromatography would be…

The health care specialist for the endocrine system is called a endocrinologist. The task which they are given is making sure that the body produces hormones the correct way. Thus making sure that the major organs and glands within the body get the proper medication need to flow freely and smoothly. Thus if glands are not performing properly they could cause risk or attracting cancer towards the body or cause organs to shut down. Overall the job and responsibilities of an endocrinologist are…

article examines “laboratory operations” and “clinical pathology knowledge processes” to discuss the need for clinical pathologist to implement an institutional model through unified laboratory networks to protect their services. The author utilizes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) methodology to study data processes and propose future strategies for clinical pathologist and laboratories to build laboratory service networks that offer exceptional organized laboratory…

Biomedical equipment technicians or medical equipment repairers troubleshoot, install, and maintain medical devices used in patient treatment and diagnosis. Projections show that the growth of biomedical equipment technician jobs will be excellent in the coming years. The majority of medical equipment repairers hold at least a 2-year associate's degree in biomedical technology, although a 4-year bachelor's degree may be needed for career advancement. Required Education Associate's or bachelor's…

A surgical technologist who is also called a scrub technician, medical assistant or surgical technician, is a health professional working as part of a surgical team to deliver surgical care. Surgical technologists play an important role in operating rooms. Surgical Technologists aren't surgeons, but they are just as significant as surgeons in the operating room. The demand for surgical technologists will increase as time progresses. Surgical technologists make a difference in patient's lives…

Certification in Basic Infectious Disease I chose to receive a certification on the material of Basic Infectious Diseases because I plan on going into the medical field. I am not overly educated with epidemiology, so I wanted to increase my knowledge in relation to this subject. I believe it will help with basic information that I will need to know as a nurse. I also chose this topic because this certificate only required around an hour of my time, which was rewarding in the content provided,…