DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT
Clinician Laboratory Technician- CLT OR MLT Perform ROUTINE laboratory test on bloods, tissue and body fluids to help diagnosis and treatment of diseases Collect samples Preparing chemical solutions Maintain the equipment Maintain quality control measures
Clinician Laboratory Technician- CLT OR MLT Keeping records of laboratory tests Reporting results Use Laboratory instruments Blood counter Microscope Computer Automatic Analyzers
Area of Specialization-CLT/MLT Chemistry Blood Banking Microbiology Hematology Immunology Urinalysis Generalist STAT LAB
WORKING ENVIROMENT Most 70 % work in a large hospital, physician and dentist offices, pharmacists. Medical School and University Diagnostic Imaging Centers Usually work 40 hours weeks May work days, evenings, and weekend shifts.
Length of Training A two- years Associate Degree (AA) is required
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Certification is voluntary, it is strongly to be cone certify an individual must have graduated from an accredited education program with a associate degree Pass an examination given by a board of registry ASCP, AMT, NCA, NCAMLP
Education Programs in the Area ACCD-St. Phillips-A Austin Community College-A Texas A & M University Kingville-A
Job Outlook and Salaries Job Outlook 1/2
Professional Associations
CLT/MLT