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- Because the medical lab technician career path isn’t discussed that often, it can be tricky to learn about. You’ll likely have plenty of burning questions. In this video I answer some very important questions about becoming a Medical laboratory technician and working in the field.
The following questions will be answered in this video
What Is a Medical Lab Technician?
What Are Some of a Medical Lab Technician’s Duties and Responsibilities?
Where Do Medical Lab Technicians Work?
What Is a Typical Medical Lab Technician’s Salary?
What Is the Medical Lab Technician Job Outlook?
What Are the Medical Lab Technician Qualifications and Preferred Education?
Is a Career as a Medical Lab Technician Right for Me?
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Thank so much for this information. You and me in same career
@@makamaoiwa4775 your welcome
I'm looking for a school for lab tech
..can you help me with that please ??
I have a plan to take MLT on January. Do you think taking this course in private college is okay to find jobs at the end of the day? Please let me know before i start they told me it takes 1 year to finish the course.
I would like to pursue this field, wanna know if we can find job easily.
Thank you so much for this video! I’m doing a career project on lab techs and I was having such a hard time finding good information. It’s sooo nice to hear from an actual medical professional that works in the field so thank you!
I have been watching all your career videos. I really love them! You inspired me to start recording my days in the field too. Keep up the good work!
I’m glad I found your channel. I am considering this career field. I’m nervous but I know what I want as a person.
I’m a MLT too! I’m currently working on my MLS! This career is worth it! I love it 🥰
Did you go for masters to be a MLS?? I want to be one
@@ChristopherBrogdon No, it’s a bachelors degree
@@shanikaMLS Theres a 2 year diploma here....
How about PG In medical laboratory
@@Manisha-ms3nh what is PG?
Thank you so much! I spent most of my life undecided and I wanted to give this one a try but look at this before I decide to really enter enter into this!
I just found your channel because I was considering choosing this path. Thank You ! it was so hard to find a good video
Your welcome 😊
Me too. I'm considering this path hopefully next year
Hi did you get started yet? I’m considering taking the same path too!
@@fritzbalajadia6605 did you start yet ?
thanks for increasing the knowledge about my Field
Thank you so much! My first day of work is tomorrow and this helped me a lot🙏🏻
Congratulations. Are you a graduate
I know I’m late but I’m still here ❤ my background is Phlebotomy however I found that I wanted to be behind the scenes of where exactly the blood goes . This is what I thought as I decided to take this path. As well as having spent a lot of time in the hospital as a young women. So my adventure begins and . Thank you for this
Take a 10 week course
Thank you for posting this video. I've done research into becoming a medical lab tech here in Maine and it's recommended that I get either a Bachelors degree in science or a masters degree in science Especially if I want to be able to move up in the lab my end goal is to become an RN but I've decided to start out with phlebotomy because that's the easiest way to get my foot in the door. I spent the entire month of September in the ICU because my appendix decided it was going to burst.
The program is free in Indiana through the next level jobs scholarship this was so helpful seeing this video thanks so much sis ❤❤❤
I’m thinking about being a lab technician , but for plant pathology and soil. Covid has made every laboratory class I take get put online, and now I’m scared I won’t be prepared! I need to take a course just on everything in a laboratory and become a master in it !
thank you just subbed yur channel after having a successful interview.
thank you for sharing your analysis. I am student of BSC MLT . I hope it works great 🥺 wish me luck 🤞🏻
Hi, I am a MLT student in my clinicals and will be graduating in December 2020. I love your videos and awareness that you bring to the field. This is a very important field, that a lot of people don't know about. I see your from Canada, i live in the US Louisiana to be exact..Great work on your videos 👏 👍 👌
Girl hello I am interested in this field is the school hard I am not really good at chemistry and math do u think that would be a problem for me
@@khaliyakhan2625 Hi, the program is hard I'm not going to lie but I think you can do it as long as you study. It's really a great field and the jobs here are plentiful. If you are interested please go for it!!!
@@camia220 do you think the chemistry and math is learnable or is it like organic chemistry is there A LOT OF MEMORIZING if you don’t mind can you give me an example of how y’all are using chemistry and math what type it is
Louisiana 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
This is 3 years old so how are you doing now? How do you like the field?
Hey, how are you? I really liked your videos i remembered that you would be taking the certification test soon. I pray everything went according to plan and you passed. I'm doing my application for the MLT program soon. I'm hoping for the best and to be accepted into the program. Anyways, I'm definitely looking forward to hearing your news. Congratulations from
Desirèe
Thank you for the video!
I have a question, in one video you mentioned you majored in early education but to be a lab technician did you have to go trough science clases first? or was it only one year?
I am so thankful that I found your channel, inshallah I’ll get accepted onto the school in February
Inshallah you will
Update I got in😭 inshallah it will be everything I ever wanted
@@AM-fj8gh congratulations how do you like the program so far is it difficult I am interested in this field but I suck ar chemistry and math I feel like I won’t pass the program if I don’t know these things
@@khaliyakhan2625 Same I hope somebody will answer our questions
@@Kamella772 I asked a lot people lol they all said chemistry is a big part of the program but they also said it’s learnable
very informative content 👍💕
i applied to college for mlt and i found this video extremely helpful thank you ❤️
What subjects do u need to apply
Thankyou so much this is helpful
Can we have video about the culture on the lab? Thanks
Hi Raeda! great video! I am from Toronto and since ur Canadian I was wondering which schools offers the Medical Laboratory technician program ?
So I’ve always loved science in HS and when I saw this line of work I immediately started looking into it and saw which corses I would have to take and the only thing that worries me is the trigonometry I would have to take, so what I’m wondering is was anyone else scared of math😅
The only way to overcome your fears is to face them.
Me
I know your comment is a year old, but one thing that makes the math less scary is that TH-cam has tutorials on how to do pretty much type of math
Yes! I am and this is something I believe I really want to do.
Im thinking about going back to college and getting into this kind of career im nervous about the math too
I got offered a Lab support Tech I position,start in 2 wks I'm excited 😁
0:42 I actually only found out about them from my mom, and now it's the career I plan to have
Yes even my mom is advising me to do this course tbh i didn't knew about this 😂
I found out from my Dad. Its a great career path to choose!
definitely animated visuals are much more understandable towards these type of videos
Great video, I'm thinking about going into the medical lab technician field. Do you have to take patients bloodwork yourself? You mentioned something about that in the beginning of the video :) If so I don't mind, just have to prepare haha, I love science and learning new things. Just would rather work with the blood samples and not take them though XD
Yes we draw blood from patients. It Can be scary at first but with practice it becomes easier
i finished my gen ed’s in college and just got accepted into the MLT program and i’m excited !! please wish me luck.
Good luck to you!!! Same for me, I'm in the post bachelor's program for a med lab program. I start in the fall of 2024, I'm excited
Superb video mam I'm subscribed our channel Great job mam 🥰🥳
Very informative ty
Thanks for the information, I am looking into this career field myself. How would you say working is this career has been affected by COVID? Much, not much at all or completely? I am interested in this career but worried about the coronavirus and being in contact with potentially infected patients. It is likely an irrational fear but curious as to hear what someone who is in the field has to say. Thanks again for the good video!
Depends on the area you work in. I work in Microbiology and deal with covid literally everyday but i also deal with much worse than covid everyday as well. If you work in a place like chemistry you wouldn't be exposed to covid, but you would deal with blood/serum of patients that could have HIV or things like that. Also, lab techs are the most exposed people in the hospital to nasty bugs ALL THE TIME, yet we are paid chump change and they completely ignored us for hazard pay. If i had to do it over, I'd choose another profession
@@CS-er9xv I know this comment is from 3 years ago but just wondering what profession you would choose instead? Are you still in microbiology?
Great info, thank you for sharing. I have one question, how much time an average lab technician spends sitting vs standing on the average day?
I would love to know this as well..
Can you please post an how-to video on how to conduct each lab test? :( thank you.
Thank you!
Your welcome
Did you get a associates degree? Or more like a bachelor's degree? Because my local school offers an associates degree program for this and I was interested in it, thanks
Back again to bother you with more questions. Would you say that excellent manual dexterity is important for this job? I get stressed out when using tweezers for example so I would not be good at having to constantly work with tiny objects.
Unfortunately many people say it is!
Thank you for making a video about this career. I’m interested in this field and would like to apply and start my program soon. Is there a lot of math involve in this career ?
yes there is math involved
I wondered this too. Hate math
@@MomentumTRIBE815 oof. Do you have any insight on how difficult it is, and the kind of math involved?
Can you show a day in the life
Do you mostly sit or stand in your job, I have some lower back problems so I prefer sitting..
Hello dear which Anatomy & physiology book is good or you used while you were studying MLT
I'm confused about the education part. To be just a Technician do I need a degree? I've tried doing research and I get conflicting answers. Some say you need an associates and some say you need a bachelors.
Hey!
I am from india and i want to pursue my career in this field in canada can you please make a video on international aspirants who want to work in this particular field in canada 🙂
I know the 1st yr (2semesters) are more like General classes and the 2nd year is when you actually begin taking classes towards the program and last semester is usually practicum ...Can you tell me what the schedule would be like in the lab? Please and Thank you!
Very helpful
Hi, it's first time I came across to your video and found it really helpful. Would you mind to tell in which country are you working? TIA
She said Canada more than once.
Hello I am interested in this field I was wondering which division do you think gets repetitive and which division do you think let’s u do new things everyday
I am in clinical biochemistry and hematology rn and it is sooo hard to memorize everything. Any study tips??? Everybody in my class, including me are failing.
I have just started my career of being a MLT some months ago I wish to now more about it🎉
Thank you for making this video! It's a year old so I don't know if you'll ever respond as people on TH-cam don't really seem to. I am curious what level of education you have that provided adequate employment? I don't mean to pry, my reason for inquiring is due to my search on Indeed for jobs in medical laboratory technician and I started feeling disgruntled by the majority seemingly requiring a bachelor's degree in biology or related nature, and certification in technologist. I was frustrated to find only one job posting stating associates and up, and one post stating will accept new grads, but I was concerned at the lack of job postings for technicians specifically associate level. I thought there was more out there and employer's would have use for such as it doesn't require the higher salary. When I hear you speak of a one year program I'm very saddened as that is not an option here. I think in the past, the Red Cross offered that and my reason for knowing is a step cousin of mine completed it and I think it was through them and it was more efficient, cost effective/quality but rigorous. However if she could do it then I definitely could, I was top in my class in math and science at an elite private school and to be #1 as a female makes me very proud to this day. This is an alternative I'm exploring aside from LPN, due to the physical demands of nursing. There really does need to be more shorter, condensed programs that are employable and affordable for the masses now more than ever and I'm troubled to continuously see higher degree's being required as I'm middle age. That is just not realistic yet I'm bright & passionate when it comes to biology and took genetics courses at Cal tech, my dad's alma mater, not sure what you call it in Canada. Maybe things are a bit different where you live but if you could let me know if an associate is adequate in your dealings in the field to employ people but apparently if you have a one year certification, maybe Canada is more reasonable in requirements. I appreciate your straight video giving the facts & sharing helpful details! Thank you! ❤️👩🏼🔬❤️
Technicians have an associate degree only. They do not possess a bachelor’s. When you have a bachelor’s you are now called an MLS or Medical technologist. As far as your job search goes I think you had these terms mixed up, they are confusing. There are tons of jobs for medical laboratory technicians. Reading about your background makes me wonder why you are not applying for medical laboratory science. Look into it. You’re never too old! Apply for FAFSA and you’ll most likely have your tuition paid by the government. I got my four year degree covered by government aid. I am a medical laboratory scientist (MLS). It’s a rewarding field to work in.
I applied for nursing in my uni but got admission for MLT i don't really know alot about it and know i love it ❤thabks so much
Thank you so much for an insightful video, I am interested in going into this field but wanted to know how many hours a lab technician works daily?
Something like 6 hours
Is it a lot of chemistry in the medical lab tech or it is mix like boilogy physiology, pathology? I am considering to do this program but I hate chemistry. Let me know. Thanks,
I apologize if you've answered this already, but I was wondering: If I become a lab technician, are there hospitals/labs out there that offer tuition assistance or flexibility in scheduling if I choose to continue my education to become a technologist?
Yes
Love you from India🇮🇳 😍😍😍
i came here after wanting to do my own medical labs, and realizing just how powerful lab tests are to figure out whats wrong with a patient or animal
I want to get into this field, but I was wondering if this required math in it. And if it does, what kind of math?
Hi, I am planning to become a laboratory technician. I want to know if you recommend it for someone that is deaf and has a hard time using right hand?
Hello I have taken the mlt exam twice now and haven't pass were can I get some great tutoring or some TH-cam videos 2 watch that can help me with passing please help
I am considering becoming an MLT mainly because of changing careers.
Its a great vídeo!. I am from Brazil, and I have degree biomedical ( equivalent MLT in Canada). How I doing work in Canada MLT?
Can I take chemistry, biology and maths for a levels and still have a great opportunity to get into MLT??
Do you have any international coworkers? i am from spain i would love to work in the us
About to have my placement in a couple months. Where would you suggest to get a good placement? I live in ON Toronto. Thanks alot
Thank you
This might be a silly question but does anyone know if I'll have to be clean shaven for this career? I'm switching from a career where I've had to be clean shaven constantly and honestly being able to grow a beard would be a massive bonus for just for my mental. I realize it might be dependent on the employer. Anyone have some insight?
Great video thank you. I love ur energy. I have a question. Can i just take the Mlt certification if I already did schooling for certified medical assistant?
Hi Love, Can you give me some tips about the interview?
Hi i have studied bachelor in medical laboratory technology and now m doing mph masters in public health is it correct option?
Hi,i would like to know which college is best for mlt program...I completed my post graduate in microbiology...N working as lab technologist in molecular biology for 6years.....Can u help me out plz....
Hi Raeda . Can a 2 year science laboratory technology diploma help me get a job in laboratory . Or do i need to have further studies to get in this field?
About to start my first day now
Thank you for this amazing video, I have a question does lab technician draw blood?
@@furaslaith9781 No
@@furaslaith9781 I think that's the job of a phlebotomist
Hello. Here in California Bay Area we make $45 to $52 per hour starting as an MLT. Scientists (CLS) will make more.
Hi! I’m also from the Bay Area and I’m interested in this field. Do you mind me asking where you went to school? I would love to discuss more with you
@@adrianamagana7270 of course. I’m going to MLT school at DeAnza in Cupertino.
@@nae80West I appreciate you responding. That’s one of the schools I was looking into. The program is a year correct? How far along are you?
@@adrianamagana7270 It is around a year depending on if you have an associates degree. I am not in the program yet bc theres a two year waiting list but im one year in on that. Currently im a lab technician working in a hospital but a couple of my coworkers have done the program there.
@@nae80West wow I better start trying to get in now lol. I have a bachelors in science I wonder how that will play into my time there. If you don’t mind me asking, is the job you do now the same as you would do when you get your certificate? Like are you aiming for the degree for more job security and higher pay? I’ve tried to get my foot in working in a hospital, I’ve already worked in a biotech company but usually hospitals want some kind of license. Thanks again.
Do lab assistants and lab techs do the same thing or do they just assist the techs?
Im a biology major but i want to become a mlt! Is that possible?
Hematology and Microbiology also need alot of microscope use. I specialised in Clinical Chemistry just to avoid microscopes 😆
I never taken chemistry, when i was in highschool i somehow avoid hard classes and still got an average ranking in hs ( i rank at the middle ), was it hard for those that absolutely had zero knowledge on organic chem and chemistry, im also bad at math, again the highest math i took was college algebra, no arithmetic or calculus all algebra.
And even that I cheated. :(
Hi I 50 yrs old and going to change my career to medical technology do you think I will have a hard time getting a job because of my age thank you
Is there anyway you can avoid having to take blood? My dream job but I can't do the veinupuncture 🤢
Hello,
I wanted to know what materials did you use to prepare for the certification as a MLT?
I haven’t taken my certification exam yet. It’s scheduled for the 22nd of August. I’m reading through my old material and also my school provided me a list of questions to go over.
I haven’t taken my certification exam yet. It’s scheduled for the 22nd of August. I’m reading through my old material and also my school provided me a list of questions to go over.
I haven’t taken my certification exam yet. It’s scheduled for the 22nd of August. I’m reading through my old material and also my school provided me a list of questions to go over.
Okay,I just finished my last set of prerequisites. I'm waiting on my acceptance letter now. Thank you for answering my question. From the information you provided on your channel,I know you are going to do well on the test.
Thank you 😊
He made me look at life different..
Hi,
I’m in Uk rn I’m from Belgium and I wanted to study biomedical at university but student finance said they can’t offer me the loan because I’ve already studied two years in Belgium. Then I want to do Medical lab Tech for free or cheaper, please where can I study it ? I’m 21 years
Thanks
What is the typical shift for mlt ? I see Alot of people do 7on/7off...
Please answer this for me. How much do you pay the entere program? I am waiting the centennial college but lab course not available. I want go to private college they are very expensive. Lab technician cost 12.800 .
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I want to be a medical lab technician? But I have a subject combination of Biology, chemistry and computer is this suitable for the field?
i am from india
Can you please tell if grade 12th math is required for this course?
if yes can you name a few colleges?
Hi I am studying clinical lab assistant can you please tell what is the uniform for that?
I'm switching from nursing to MLT . ❤
Hi, I studied microbiology and biochemistry and I'm thinking of venturing into MLS is it possible?
Yes depending on your degree. If you have a B.S. in a science such as Microbiology you can challenge the BOR. Also depending on what state you're in you will need an additional license from the state health department before you can work in that state. And that's for anything clinical from a Generalist to a Specialist.
I am studying Bsc MLT,I would like to take pg from canada ,can you suggest a collage
Hi which college did you go? I checked this program at community colleges and they don't have it. I found it at Medix college and Centenial college. Both are Private. Please let me know.
Any success?Am also looking around
What kind of subjects are there you have to study for lab technician
How can a MLT relocate to Canada from Nigeria, I need guidance
So the 4 year degree one you mostly look through the microscope?
Do they let you work in a medical laboratory with the nails you are wearing, your laboratory has to be very clean.
Can I know which school you went to in Canada
Hi I have completed bachelor of science in medical laboratory techonology and 2 yrs of work experience ..Am i eligible to work there?
Hey! Do CLTs receive pensions?