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Medical technologists work in medical laboratories to prepare and perform tests involved in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Medical technologists are responsible for collecting blood and other specimens from patients and analyzing the specimens to identify cells and organisms associated with various types of human diseases.
EducationMedical technologists are typically required to have earned a four-year bachelors degree with a major in science or medical technology. The four-year bachelors degree should include courses in chemistry, Biology, microbiology and human anatomy and physiology. Medical technologists often specialize in specific fields of medical sciences such as hematology, immunology, toxicology or blood and organ banking. Specializing in specific fields of medical science may help medical technologists increase their chances of obtaining a job placement at private practices and specialty clinics.
Certification ProgramsMedical technologists may also be required to complete a certification program to obtain job placements in hospitals, physicians offices and medical laboratories. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical technologist certification programs are offered by professional associations with Board of Registry (BOR) and Board of Certification (BOC) programs, such as the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Some states that require medical technologists to pass a national certification exam to become licensed as a medical laboratory scientist. Medical technologists may also be required in some states to participate in continuing education each year in order to maintain their certification.
Career OutlookEmployment opportunities for medical technologists are expected to grow by approximately between 2008 and 2018, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. This expected increase in employment opportunities is partly due recent advances in the continuously-growing field of genetics. Medical technologists are also able to anticipate that jobs will become available as laboratory workers advance their careers to obtain higher placements within the laboratory or decide to enter new fields of study.
Salary and Pay InformationIn 2008, the average annual income for medical technologists working in medical and diagnostic laboratories was approximately $53,000. While the average annual wage earned by medical technologists working in physicians offices in 2008 was $49,080, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many employers base the salary of medical technologists on education and experience. Medical technologists working in medical laboratories in surgical hospitals, specialty clinics and private practices often work for higher salaries and wages as well.
References
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm)
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Who is the president of PAMET?
PAMET, Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, is a National organization of registered medical technologists. The current president of PAMET is Evangeline V. Robles.
Where would be the normal places to apply for jobs as a Medical Technologist?
Medical Technologists are needed anywhere there is a need for chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses. Medical Technologists almost always work in a laboratory setting.
How do you become a nano technologists?
it's the study of medecines
Are jobs abundant for a medical technologist?
It depends on your area and your definition of abundant. Some places with a lot of hospitals will have more need for medical technologists than places without, but, generally speaking, there are quite a few job openings for medical technologists.
How much do medical technologists make?
According to salary.com about $59,000 a year.
Which professional organization offers the RMA exam?
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
What are the requirements for a bachelor's degree in radiology?
There are no bachelor's degrees offered for radiology in the US. To become a practicing radiologist requires the completion of medical school and a residency in radiology. However radiologic technologists (who are not medical doctors) may receive a certification or bachelors degree in a particular branch of the field. Requirements for certification in the US can be found on the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) website.
What has the author James Ohnysty written?
James Ohnysty has written: 'Aids to ethics and professional conduct for student radiologic technologists' -- subject(s): Medical ethics, Radiologic technologists
What has the author Charles Edward Seiverd written?
Charles Edward Seiverd has written: 'Seiverd's chemistry for medical technologists' -- subject(s): Clinical chemistry 'Hematology for medical technologists' -- subject(s): Analysis, Blood, Examination, Hematologic Diseases, Hematology, Technique
What occupation performs tests to detect and diagnose various diseases and works closely with pathologists?
medical technologists
How to cure or ease uterus pains?
X-ray technicians, radiographers and radiologic technologists take and process x-ray films and often work in hospitals. To become an X-Ray Technician, medical training or even certification is needed.
How much do Clinical Laboratory technologists make each week?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists as of May 2008 is, $54,050. This would amount to $25.99 per hour.
