DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

Clinician Laboratory Technician-CLT OR MLT

Perform ROUTINE laboratory test on bloods, tissue and body fluids to help diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Collect samples Preparing chemical solutions Maintain the equipment Maintain quality control measures

Clinician Laboratory Technician-CLT OR MLT

Keeping records of laboratory tests Reporting results Use Laboratory instruments

Blood counter Microscope Computer Automatic Analyzers

Area of Specialization-CLT/MLT Chemistry Blood Banking Microbiology Hematology Immunology Urinalysis Generalist STAT LAB

WORKING ENVIROMENT

Most 70 % work in a large hospital, physician and dentist offices, pharmacists.

Medical School and University Diagnostic Imaging Centers Usually work 40 hours weeks May work days, evenings, and

weekend shifts.

Length of Training

A two- years Associate Degree (AA) is required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification is voluntary, it is strongly

to be cone certify an individual must have graduated from an accredited education program with a associate degree

Pass an examination given by a board of registry

ASCP, AMT, NCA, NCAMLP

Education Programs in the Area ACCD-St. Phillips-A Austin Community College-A Texas A & M University Kingville-A

Job Outlook and Salaries

Job Outlook

1/2

Professional Associations

http://www.ascp.orghttp://www.amt.org

CLT/MLT