Career questions tagged medical-laboratory-technician
What was your route to becoming a clinical lab scientist?
What was your route to becoming a clinical lab scientist? I hear you can do directly to a bachelor program or you can get a degree in biology and then find a school or hospital that can help you get your license. I am currently a biology student and I want more information on the route where you do the CLS training after undergrad.
Tell me more about MLT/CLT?
What’s the best educational path to land a job in this field? How long does the education process take? Are there career growth opportunities? What are the Pros and Cons of this career? Do you make livable income or you live from paycheck to paycheck? Is this a fulfilling job, or is it very routine and monotonous? Is there anything we should know before considering this career path? Thanks in advance!
Work/school balance in a MLS program?
I have finished all my prereqs and will be starting a Clinical Laboratory Science program, am curious how previous studies or graduates have handled l working while in school. Will I be able to work full time and go to school full time? Or how many hours or days of work should I limit myself to?
How do you upgrade from Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical laboratory Technologist in Canada?
I live in Toronto and am currently studying Human Health Science. I have completed my second year and am currently taking summer school. I am still deciding whether to pursue a career as a Medical Lab Technologist or explore other options. The Michener Institute is the only college in Toronto that offers the MLT program, and I am aware that it is challenging to gain admission there. I am hesitant to leave Toronto because I do not have family in Canada, and my friends are here. Studying in Windsor or Kingston, where I would feel lonely, does not seem worth it to me. My question is, if Michener does not accept me into the program, and I choose to study as a Medical Lab Technician first, is there a pathway to become a Medical Lab Technologist without having to study for three years again?
What is an average day like for Med Techs?
I'm looking into different career paths and I wanted to know what the average day looks like for a medical technician/technologist. What kind of specimen/reagents do you work with? How can I get started down this path?