IDT Career Research Project by https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30 Christine Huynh en-us 2017-09-17 22:41:46 UTC 2026-01-27 13:28:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715104 Medical Technologists do many things such as collect samples and performing tests to analyze tissue, fluids, and other. Among this career there's many types of technologists: Blood bank technologists, Clinical chemistry technologists, Cytotechnologists, and so on. Medical Technologists often work by themselves or either work with others, they do take orders from physicians and surgeons who need tests and procedures to be done with. To be specific, medical technologists typically operate sophisticated laboratory equipment like microscopes and cell counters. They also study blood samples for use in transfusions and find the development of  disease pathogens. ]]> 2017-09-19 01:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715104 Education chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715226 College Information:
In order to be a medical laboratory technologist you have to have a bachelor’s degree, or other known as medical laboratory scientist degree. And major in other sciences like biology and chemistry. A bachelor's degree in medical technology has to be complete for at least four years.

Specific College:
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science - Boston
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115

3 specific courses:
1. Physiology I and II
2. Anatomy I and II
3. Statistics 
]]> 2017-09-19 01:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715226 Career Ladder chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715451 Entry-level Positions:
_ Starting off as a Medical Technician with 0 years of experience.
_Have any major in sciences such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, math and etc. with a bachelor's degree
_The income to start this career is $39,758

Advanced-level Positions:
_Medical Technologists need at least 4-6 years of experience and a bachelor's degree.
_To qualify as a medical technologist, you need to take the national medical technologist exam.
_The income with experience is $71,690. Can increase depending on years of experience (each year changes).]]> 2017-09-19 01:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715451 Additional Information chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715633 Pros:
_For people who likes to solve problems mentally
_For people who wants to work in a supportive work environment
_Perfect for people who love to work indoors.
_Demand for this career is growing fast
Cons:
_Expose workers to fumes from use of chemicals
_Work hours can include weekends and nights
_Some states require licensing
_High pressure position
_Risk of getting a disease 
_Standing for long periods of time]]> 2017-09-19 01:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715633 5 Other Careers/Jobs Related chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715673   1. Nurse-Trauma
  2. Certified Medical Assistant
3. Emergency Medical Services
  4. Nurse- Operating Room
  5. Surgeon]]> 2017-09-19 01:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/188715673 Cost of Education and/or Training: chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/189588919 Tuition:
_12-18 credit hrs per semester
_Price of each credit hour is $1,160
_The cost per year is $31,600
_Four years in school is about $126,400

Room and board per semester:
_$7,050 per semester
_The cost per year is $63,450
_Four years in school is about $253,800

Miscellaneous/Other:Books, Fees, Other:
_The cost per year is $6,085
_Four years in school is $24,340

]]> 2017-09-21 02:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/189588919 Career Skills: chrissyph2002 https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/189860046  1. Self-Management
 2. Technology
 3. Communication]]> 2017-09-21 17:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissyph2002/5q66o3ry9m30/wish/189860046