How to become a Medical Lab Technician?

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How to become a Medical Lab Technician?

A person who is interested in medical field and its research possibilities can opt for the Medical Lab Technology course. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is the course done by Medical Lab Technicians to perform lab research. It is also known as Clinical laboratory science and is an allied health profession which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory tests.

 

A medical lab technician helps a physician by performing research that helps in prevention and diagnosis of diseases.

These tests help doctors to detect, diagnose and treat diseases. A Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) does these tests by analyzing body fluids, tissues, blood typing, microorganism screening, chemical analyses, cell counts of human body etc. They play an important role in collecting the required information, sampling, testing, reporting and documentation of these investigations.

These technicians determine the presence, extent or absence of disease and provide data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. There are two levels of medical laboratory workers - Technicians and Technologists.

The following are the areas where lab technicians work

  • Microbiology
  • Hematology
  • Blood Banking
  • Immunology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cytotechnology

Scope of Medical Lab Technology:

The demand for the technicians is increasing since the hospitals are also increasing in number. The hospitals need lab technicians for research purposes.

Who can apply:

The candidates who have passed 10+2 in science can pursue bachelor's degree in medical lab technology.

Career opportunities/job offers in the field of Medical Lab Technology:

These technicians can start their career in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, physician's office, blood banks, universities, colleges, medical equipment sales companies, research companies, clinics, public health organisations, pharmaceuticals, pharma and Bio-Tech companies, medical equipment and device companies and many more.

Job Titles:

  • Lab Technician
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Consultant
  • Supervisor
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Hospital Outreach Coordination
  • Laboratory Information System Analyst
  • Coordinator
  • Health and Safety Officer

To find more information on jobs related to medical lab technology, you may click here.

Top Universities in India that offers Medical Lab Technology:

  • Calicut University
  • Amity University
  • Manipal University
  • Kanpur University
  • Jamia Hamdard University
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