Occupational Video - Medical Laboratory Technologist

If working in a laboratory appeals to you, think about becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist. It's an occupation with a variety of duties: examining body fluids and tissues, preparing tissue for microscopic examination, and conducting medical research. For more information on this occupation see www.alis.alberta.ca/occinfo.

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• Health Care Technologist
• Laboratory Technologist
• Medical Technologist

[PopPrincess714]

@mrbungle7771 oh my thats great! i would love to enter that field...when u were studying this in college or university umm where u interested in biology or chemistry or such?

[PatientRegistration]

Looks like an interesting field. How long does it take to get certified?

[mrbungle7771]

I have been clinical laboratory techninican for 8yrs now make about $16.00/hr ok for now hope once finishing medical technology i hope to make around 25.00/hr and up...i love my job...

[aaarista]

Try payscale. Starting is usually 21/hr. Should be more considering you must renew your license. Nurses also make more starting out, which isn't fair.

[benarlington]

does anybody know what's the starting salary of MDT?

[GetItRight222]

I can't wait til' I complete my medical lab technology program... :D

[osbely]

what if you've graduated from high school with all the requirements, but haven't returned in nearly ten years?