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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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A medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body fluid specimens. Technicians function under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

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Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate in Science

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A Medical Laboratory Technician's (MLT) responsibilities will vary according to the size of the institution for which they are employed and the extent of services it offers. This work may include:
- Performing routine tests in the medical laboratory for use in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease.
- Collecting specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying micro-organisms for analysis.
- Using sophisticated biomedical instruments to generate accurate and reliable test results.
- Performing medical research to further control and cure diseases.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Program Overview

Program Awards

Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate in Science

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Medical Laboratory Technology

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Christine Perri Dean

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