Career in Biomedical Technology
Objective 1
Laboratory
Careers &
Science
Part 1 Laboratory Science
In the field of laboratory science the
major careers are:
Pathologist
Medical Technologist
Phlebotomist
Pathologist
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To be a pathologist you must complete
medical school and additional pathology
only focused training.
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Pathologists frequently determine
cause of death; they also study
specimens of body tissues, fluids and
secretions to diagnose disease and act
as consultants to other physicians.
This is a photomicrograph of squamous
cancer as seen on a Pap test.
Pathologists provide overall management
of the Department of Pathology, and
maintain a strict system of quality control
and quality assurance throughout the
department.
Pathologists also perform fine needle
aspirations, and provide surgical assistance
by performing rapid tissue ("frozen section")
examination and diagnosis while the patient
is in surgery.
Medical Technologist
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The entry level requirement to be a
medical technologist is a Bachelor’s
degree.
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They can perform laboratory tests,
analyze the results and make
independent judgment calls.
Did you know that a Medical
Technologist can also be called a ….
Clinical Laboratory
Scientist
Did you know?
Medical
Laboratory
Technician is a is
another type of
laboratory
career.
Medical Laboratory Technician
• The entry level requirement to be a medical
laboratory technician is an associates degree.
• They performs tissue slides, performs
simple blood tests, cell counts and
urinalysis.
A medical laboratory technician
works under the supervision of
a medical technologist / clinical
laboratory scientist.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Salary Range: $37,000.00 - $56,000.00
Medical Laboratory Technician
Salary Range: $27,000.00 - $40,000.00
Associated Terminology:
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Microorganisms-
organisms that are
usually too small to be seen by the naked
human eye, incredibly diverse and include bacteria,
fungi and others.
• Hematology-
is concerned with the
study of the formed elements of blood,
the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. The lab
work that goes into the study of blood is performed
by a medical technologist.
Associated Terminology:
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•
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Pathogen- is a
microorganism
that causes disease.
Histology- is the
study of cells and
tissues.
Immunology – is the study
of how blood cells
prevent disease caused
by microorganisms.
A stained histologic
specimen, sandwiched
between a glass
microscope slide and
coverslip, mounted on
the stage of a light
microscope.
Part 2 Life Science
In the field of life science the major
career cluster is called Life Scientist.
There are sub-specialties of life science:
Microbiologist
Virologist
Biochemist
Life Scientist – known to some as
“researchers” study living organisms and
life processes.
The entry level requirement to be a life
scientist is a Bachelor’s degree but most
employers look for masters or doctoral
level prepared individuals.
Life Scientist
Another definition of
a life scientist’s
job is…
“Develops new drugs,
methods of treatment and
new methods of
environmental protection.”
Life Scientist
Life scientist can work
in many different
settings ranging from
agriculture and food
sciences to zoology.
There are many opportunities in research
and development in health care.
Specialties within the
Life Science Cluster
I.
Microbiologist
In medicine microbiologists study the relationship
between organisms and disease or the effects of
antibiotics on microorganisms.
II.
Virologist
Studies viruses and the diseases caused by them.
III. Biochemist
Studies the effects of hormones, enzymes,
serums, and food on tissues and organs.
Life Scientist
Salary Range in NC
$42,300-$100,100
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• Love what you have. Need what you
want. Accept what you receive. Give
what you can. Always remember, what
goes around, comes around……
• What’s the difference between a
microorganism and a pathogen?