Becoming A Medical Laboratory Technician

Both courses introduced me the some of the basic skills and terms that I will need to competently accomplish my duties as a Radiology Technician. Secondly, Medical Terminology has provided me with a basic understanding of all the organ systems in the human body and I believe it has aided in my success in Anatomy and Physiology I. As for Basic Health Profession Skills this course alone can be considered valuable to most wanting to enter into a health profession. It is my opinion that this course has single handedly prepared me for just some of the sights, sounds, and smells that I will encounter in a medical facility. Moreover, this course has effectively informed me of the proper ways to interact with patients and their families as well as doctors and other staff members. For me this is an exceptionally important lesson to learn since it does not matter how competently you perform your duties as a health care provider, if you are unable to respect those around

It is important as an APRN to understand the rules and regulations of laboratory processes to better provide accurate testing for patients and because it is federal law. After reading and researching on Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), I can see how it is important for a future nurse practitioner to have this knowledge. There is a process that a clinic is required to understanding to obtain the correct certificate for performing lab testing. There are five different types of certifications: certificate of waiver (CW), Certificate for Provider- performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP), certificate of registration (COR), certificate of compliance (COC) and certificate of accreditation (COA). I see that the certificate of waiver

Technologist and Technicians are relied upon to do many clinical procedures. They will usually help take care of the animals that are being boarded, prep a room and/or animal for surgery, and even will work on animals that need dental care. They are also responsible for making sure that the animals are handled with care, and treated nicely. Both will most often work with small animals like birds, pigs, mice, rats, sheep, and large animals that include cattle and horses. Technicians and Technologist can choose to settle on an area of expertise like dentistry, anesthesia, emergencies, critical care, and zoological medicine. Technologist must have a four year Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary technology. Some will work in private clinical practices, and although many will work in more advanced jobs they will usually be under the guidance of a scientist or vet. Technicians need a two year Associate's degree in a veterinary technology program and will generally work in a private clinical practice under the guidance of a licensed vet. Both the Technologist and the Technician will need to undergo a credentialing exam and must become registered, licensed, or certified (this will depend on the state that they live and work in). It is suggested that you take high school classes in math, and sciences, such as biology. Most states will require Veterinary Technologists and Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Technicians and technologists must also have work experience in a lab and pass the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science examination (AALAS). In both professions you must have communication skills as you will be spending a large portion of your time communicating with supervisors, animal owners, and other members of staff. You also must treat animals with kindness and compassion. A vet technician or technologist

Medicine and research changing frequently, which leads to the opportunity to become a lifelong learner in my potential career. I enjoys studying technical processes and information and will never tire of learning new things; for me, academia and facing a field that relies so heavily on research will never fail to evoke curiosity and enthusiasm. To me, the most challenging subjects have always been the most interesting ones, and I strive to conquer and succeed with these subjects. The laboratory industry, with its constantly evolving technology and methods, will always be changing and I am equipped with the desire and skill to excel in such a rapid environment. While taking Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science class we explored all the vast options for a clinical lab major, and in all of the different applications I see nothing but opportunities. With a Clinical Lab major, there is a world of

Last year during my final semester of my senior year, I was blessed to have the opportunity to be an intern in the program of study I wanted to go into. Without any doubt in my mind I chose to intern at the hospital in our town, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Once I chose my intern site, I then got to choose what area I wanted to work in. I chose to intern in the ICU, because I knew I would learn the most in that area. Almost a year later and after getting CNA certified, I got offered a job as a CNA/ Telemetry Monitor Technician in the ICU. Being a Telemetry Monitor Technician, I would watch and observe the heart rates and beats of the patients in the ICU on two computer screens. If something was abnormal in a rhythm, I would make note of the abnormality and notify the nurse.

I have had some experience at doing lab work while participating in the Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP). While in the program we had to learn how to read scientific papers and we got the opportunity to use a microscope to look at different diseases. In this program we also had Harvard Medical School students as mentors to help us navigate the science life. My mentor was Marina Watanabe, a wonderful

This paper will explore into a Laboratory Technician based on information collected from one textbook, and six published books. Chernecky (2009) will discuss the type of work done in the career, specifically towards collecting samples and analyzing body fluids, and other substances. McPherson (2007) will provide the information on the working conditions and the job outlooks for the future and the wages and benefits of the career. Van Leeuwen (2009) will explain the three methods and strategies for dealing with stress in this career, explaining strategies and basic techniques. Ramakrishnan (2012) will discuss the educational requirements, and the advancements opportunities. Hopkins (2009) will state the equipment utilized with this career, and

In third grade was the first time I had ever had an x-ray taken. I was mesmerized by the ability of the doctors to look at my bones through a hug machine attached to the ceiling, however I was terrified. The radiologic technologist calmed me down and distracted my attention of my broken bone by explaining the process of taking an x-ray. Ever since that day, I have wanted to be a radiologic technician to have the ability to impact patient’s life like she did mine. I want a career where I can further my education, expand my experience, and help the world around me.

Being a medical lab technician is a lot like being a detective. Becoming a medical lab technician is an interesting career path because it is a very broad career and there are many different types of lab technicians (Landice).

Jacob Graham Ms. Arlene Monk 5th period Technology Foundations 17 December 2016 Cardiovascular Technician I chose a cardiovascular technician for my future career because they help people by testing their hearts for something bad. They use electrocardiograms, EKG, and medical sonography to detect problems in the heart (Become a 1).

My clinical experience was at Sim lab at the school so it was what I typically expected except we did get go to the respiratory therapy lab. I really enjoyed sim lab because it gave us a chance to brush up on our paper work and to correct things that we had wrong. The trip to the respiratory therapy lab was a surprising twist that I enjoyed. I learned a lot about how RT and nurses are very similar. We complement each other to provide the optimal healthcare possible. The staff or the students were very polite and very informative. They made sure that we had a good understanding of what a RT is and the services RT provide. I was surprised how in depth Rt went as far as formulas. Some of the information that RT shared with us seemed not to

Health care teams are functioning in the delivery of primary care. Each healthcare provider is a member with a special role. Some team members are doctors or technicians who help diagnosis disease. Others are experts who treat disease or care for patient’s physical and emotional needs. Collaboration between and among

Selecting the Occupation The occupation that I would be discussing is Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist analyze chemical fluids for treatment or diagnosis. I chose this career because I became interested about it after a lab clinical supervisor talked about her duties and responsibilities during class.

Having two brothers and being the eldest, I made the choice to go to IVC so that my parents would not have to constantly burden themselves saving up to pay for college. My brothers are currently in the eighth and ninth grade. Rejecting my choice of school as a sacrifice

Medical Lab Technologists and Technicians When I go to the doctor to get laboratory tests done, such as blood or urine tests, I have always been interested in how nurses are prepared to deal with needles, blood,