How to become a Medical Lab Technician?
I did a little research and found that I need to have an AA degree and 1-year certificate programs to become a medical lab technician. I'd like someone to verify that for me please? Is it true? or what am I missing out. Thank you so much for reading this. 10 points for the most helpful answer!
How hard is it to become a medical technologist?
I was interested in medical technology at one point (but decided on another major). Generally, a medical technologist requires a 4-year degree, although some one without a 4-year degree may be able to start at a lower position and work his or her way up to becoming a medical technologist (key word = may, so I wouldn't bank on this). I wouldn't say it is that difficult to become one if one tries in university. Obviously any good job/major will require one to be competent, but should a medical technology program be as competitive as a RN program? I highly doubt that. Obviously salaries will vary depending on where you work (meaning both the actual location of the job, and what type of company you work for--hospital, lab, etc.). A medical technologist working in a New York City lab will probably not have the same salary as a medical technologist working in an Alabama hospital. Also, one's level of experience plays a part in salary as well. Generally speaking, I would say a medical technologist should expect to make $30,000-$50,000 annually, although they can make more or less depending on a variety of factors.
How do I become a U.S. navy search and rescue medical technician?
I know the job exists but there isn't much information on it, but how do you become one?, what type of search and rescue do you perform?, and where can I get more information about this job?
How can you become an Emergency Medical Technician?
The EMT-Basic course usually only lasts for a semester or so (about 3 months - part time studies). I don't think you even need a GED to get into the program, although it depends on which state you live in. EMT's can perform basic medical exams and procedures, administer oxygen, and assist the patient with prescribed medications. It's kind of an entry level position in the emergency medical career ladder. To become an EMT-Paramedic you usually have to go to school for one to two years, and graduate with either a certificate (one year) or associate's degree (two years). You usually need a GED or high school diploma to get into the program (I only had a GED and had no problem getting accepted). The training is a lot more intense than the Basic course. The paramedic student will learn how to perform intubations, read a cardiac monitor, and administer up to 60 different drugs (depending on the service you work for). At my service, I make 50% more than a Basic makes. If you are considering making EMS your career, it might be a good idea to go to paramedic school. You get to do more for your patient, and make more money doing it, too! Hopes this helps!
What can I do as a medical technologist?
As a former medical technologist I can tell you a few things that a degree/certification can enable you to do. Most Med Techs work in hospital laboratories where they perform blood tests using complex electronic instrumentation and computers. Also a knowledge of human physiology, and biological science and chemistry are needed occationally in performance of the profession. Some Med Techs work at universities or government labs doing basic research. A few work with pharmaceutical companies doing research. Many become sales people for lab instruments (machines) or they sell drugs to doctors offices. That should pretty much cover it for you.There are less and less posiitions in this field due to computer automation. Many labs are even using robotics now. Job opportunities are not as numerous as they are in other allied health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and radiology technicians.
How does a medical technologist become a doctor?
Honesty, the same way anyone would become a doctor. Having experience as a “medical technologist” does not alter the process at all. I am assuming that you are talking about a “Medical Doctor.” There are prerequisites that must be satisfied, such as Biology, Chemistry and Calculus, and an undergraduate degree. To apply to a medical college, an applicant must take and pass the Medical College Admissions Test. Then, of course, one must enter a Medical School, and complete their prescribed coursework.If you are truly interested, the Internet has a wealth of information on the process. Jump in. Get started. It will be well worth it.
What inspired you to become an emergency medical technician?
My first EMT certification was not even planned or on my radar of things I wanted to do. I was passing time to turn 20.5 years old so I could apply to law enforcement academies. While doing volunteer firefighting I was told I needed to attend the EMT class as they didn’t have enough enrolled in the upcoming class. Being in a rural area it was not uncommon for classes to be too small for the community college to approve them continuing so I became student number 9 which was the magic number and at 18 yeas of age I was a newly certified EMT after passing all my exams.Somehow I never did go on to became a law enforcement officer, but I did go to Paramedic school and worked in a fast pace urban environment that gave me experience most EMT’s or Paramedics never have.Then like many health care providers who had been in the field awhile, I hurt my back. Not just a minor back injury but major surgery kinda injury that ended my career. I lasted my licenses, went on to become a cardiac tech, then injured back again.So years go by, never thought I would do EMS again but I am now back in a very small rural community and the only EMT left over a year ago, and no one stepped up to the plate to take over. So after having initially certified as a EMT in 1984, I used the NREMT reentry program to certify as a EMT basic. Where I live we couldn’t afford the drugs for being a paramedic so this is good where I am at and I’m enjoying my second time around.The reason I did it this time is purely for my kids. I am a late in life dad and I kept saying “daddy was a paramedic” and when I would watch an ambulance come by here I realized that it had taken well over 30 minutes to get here and it was time to stop reminiscing and do something about it. So my calling was to use my experience, show my kids the meaning of giving to a community, and being a guy who helps others and will risk his life to do so.