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Medical Tech Job Overview and Career Prospects
The profile of a medical tech, or medical technologist, is one that is extremely important in the healthcare
industry. They are called upon to perform various laboratory tests that are ordered by doctors and
consultants to help in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of various ailments and diseases. There are
openings for this profile across a range of healthcare establishments, from GP offices and hospitals to
private clinical laboratories.
According to information made available from the US Department of Labor, most health technologists
would have at the minimum a bachelor degree from an establishment which has received accreditation
from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The curriculum would be based
mostly around disciplines such as microbiology, general biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
The patient specimens that are tested may involve body tissue, spinal fluid, stool, sputum, urine, and
blood. Each test would help to detect or disprove various abnormalities such as the presence of bacteria,
abnormalities in blood, and the level of drugs in the body.
To obtain certification to take up a career in this field, graduates are expected to complete a standardized
national examination that provides a proficiency in all related areas. There are four certifying bodies, the
most well-known being the Association of American medical Technologists.
Data provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that as of May 2009, the average salary for
professionals in this field ranged from $38,000 to $50,400. It is possible, with experience, to receive more
than $70,000 per annum. The actual figure depends upon location and the type of employer. Private
health facilities offer the best financial packages.
The outlook for a medical tech career is extremely positive. It is expected that the number of openings
will grow by at least fourteen per cent in the coming decade. This is in part to the greater demand for
health care facilities due to an aging population.
View more about Medical Tech at
http://audaxhealth.com/