1. Medical Laboratory Diagnostic Services Careers

2. Medical Lab Careers Medical Lab careers include: Phlebotomy technician Phlebotomy technician Medical laboratory assistant Medical laboratory assistant Medical laboratory technician Medical laboratory technician Medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist Medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist

3. Medical Lab Careers Medical Lab workers are employed in: Physician office labs Physician office labs Hospitals Hospitals Nursing homes Nursing homes Blood banks Blood banks Health departments Health departments

4. Phlebotomy Technician  Also called phlebotomists  Usually receive on the job training  Responsible for collecting blood samples through venipuncture & capillary punctures  phlebotomy=cut into a vein

5. Phlebotomy Technician Job responsibilities: Proper identification of the collected blood sample Explain procedure to pt Accurately label sample Treat samples correctly Maintain confidentiality

6. Phlebotomy Technician Job responsibilities: Obtain correct specimen in correct manner Transport specimen in right manner to designated location

7. Phlebotomy Technician Can also be cross-trained to perform other tests: Urine collections ECGs Vital Signs Insurance questionnaires Assist lab personnel

8. Medical Laboratory Assistant  Graduation from an accredited program or institution & pass national exam  MLAs usually start as a phlebotomy technician  Works under the supervision of a Medical Lab Technician in a lab  Works under a nurse or physician in an office or clinic

9. Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: Collect Collect specimens properly (blood, urine, throat) Prepare Prepare them for testing Analyze Analyze the samples Report Report the results

10. Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: In physician offices =  Perform ECGs  Calculate & give injections  Perform breathing tests  Client education about lab collection techniques or diet restrictions  Record vital signs

11. Medical Laboratory Assistant Job responsibilities: In physician offices =  Remove sutures  Change wound dressings  Sterilize medical instruments  Document daily quality control of lab equipment  Perform administrative or front office responsibilities

12. Medical Laboratory Technician Education:  2 year degree or certificate from hospital  Postsecondary votech  Armed Forces school  Must pass national exam Work under supervision of Medical Technologist or Lab Manager

13. Medical Laboratory Technician Job responsibilities: Perform routine clinical lab tests Perform routine clinical lab tests Troubleshoot equipment problems Prepare specimens Operate automated analyzers Perform manual tests Prepare chemical solutions

14. Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist  Education=4 year degree in medical technology or life sciences  Perform routine to very complex tests  Work as teachers, supervisors, or researchers

15. Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: Examine & analyze blood, tissues, & cells Analyze chemical content of body fluids Prepare blood for transfusion Perform drug tests

16. Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: Identify fungi, parasites, or bacteria Report sensitivity to antibiotics of identified microorganisms Operate complex precision equipment Interpret results to assist physicians in diagnosis of diseases

17. Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job responsibilities: Evaluate test results Develop procedures, quality control, & quality assurance Maintain integrity of equipment