Medical Laboratory Scientist Interview - Is the Career for You?

Medical Technologist (Med Tech, MT): This is an older reference to the MLS referenced above.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT): This is a synonymous reference to the MLS referenced above.
Medical Laboratory Technician: (MLT): This laboratory professional has an Associate of Science in medical laboratory technology. It is typically a 2-year program that includes an internship in a medical laboratory.
Lab Technician (Lab tech): This is a common (although inaccurate) name for medical laboratory professionals.
A key difference between a medical laboratory scientist (BS degree) and medical laboratory technologist is that medical laboratory scientist (BS degree) are able to run more complicated tests than MLT's can. MLS can supervise the work of other laboratory staff, but MLT's are usually unable to do so based on current regulations.
Common medical laboratory terms:
Bench - This is where the actual work is performed. It includes preparing specimens, analyzing specimens, conferring with physicians and nurses, and watching computer screens that are monitoring the tests results and the instruments that analyze them.
Internships - This refers to the period of time a medical laboratory scientists or medical laboratory technician works in a real laboratory setting to learn the skills and test procedures necessary for the profession.
Clinical v. Medical - These are synonyms. Both describe type of work a medical laboratory scientists or medical laboratory technician performs
Quality Assurance (also know as quality control) - This is a process used in medical laboratories to ensure that test results are accurate. Known quantities of a laboratory test ( for example cholesterol) are run and the results of that must fall within a given range. This ensures that a test is working properly using either automated and manual testing methods.
Certified: Most medical laboratory professionals sit for the board registry exams from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Other laboratory professional organizations also provide certification tests for medical laboratory professionals.
Non-Reg: There are medical laboratory careers opportunities for those with a BS biology, chemistry, microbiology, and public health. Typically, they work in a large, metropolitan hospital laboratory and are trained in single disciplines. The professional certification from the ASCP (referenced above) is available after a designated training and work experience requirements are met.

[@igames8571]

I got accepted into an LPN program and I am extremely introverted and have some social anxiety. I want to care for ppl but I don’t like the idea of constant patient interaction. I love science. It was always my favorite subject. I am strongly considering this career choice

[@BB-mh6tg]

Hi! Care to update on how you’re doing in the Lpn program? I’m just like you haha, very introverted and I definitely don’t want to do direct patient care either😆

[@markjaspercanlas]

I’m also introverted and I just passed the nclex pn and currently working in a snf facility. I’m greatly considering transitioning into MLS.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@markjaspercanlasit’s 100% job security all over the country and when you become more of an expert you can do travel work either within your state or across the country where they pay double

[@pachiayang3160]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@wedad166]

The eyes of doctor, med lab staff 😍😌🤍🤍

[@taiwoawoyemi6900]

Good Video. Enlightening.

[@randomgaygirl]

thank you, I love it, I'm definitely considering this one. I don't like direct patient contact (I quit nursing school) but I love anatomy, physiology and science. So it sounds pretty good.

[@mnb2245]

Same. I dropped out of nursing school and started a med lab tech program.

[@randomgaygirl]

@@mnb2245 Really? Do you like it?

[@anaamarwa]

I’m in the same situation

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@mnb2245how is it going? You should be in your last year I hope you’re doing well

[@minishaji1097]

Thnks a lot.mam.

[@doffkwatch5313]

A great revelation.

[@estelamino6356]

THANKS for sharing. What about. Books review for MLT/licence for state..THANKS

[@user-rh4yw1bb2t]

Hello Amanda, The video was a great and I learned a lot from you. Thank you for that! I am interested in the MLS program 12 month track through the hospital. I got accepted into the program. How intense was your program? How much work did you have to put everyday in order to pass it?

[@genevieveobermeyer5615]

I have short term memory problems, yet I managed somehow to get a bachelor's in biology. I need a job that is repetitive in nature because of my short term memory issue. Is this job super repetitive?

[@collegeviability5570]

There is an element of repetition. More importantly, the job can involve moments of intense urgency and pressure.

[@achiaahmensah4832]

Please when you go for an interview and they ask why do you want to become a medical laboratory scientist Please what will be your response?

[@labtechnologistguide]

👏👏

[@jennifermontiel4417]

Hello Amanda I have a high school homework and I will really appreciate it if you asnwers this quiestions for me ... Give the place of employment, years of employment and level of employment responsibility Thank you

[@ndungkemrita9834]

Hello I have a Bs in medical laboratory and will like to do a masters but a little confused about what branch will be best Can you help please?

[@LIVEON_]

Is she in UK? And how much is the least pay being a lab scientist guys? 😢

[@CAMIDRCS]

Clinical 🔬laboratory!

[@minishaji1097]

Any vacancy sir for MLT

[@vikiluch99]

If I have MAster of public health in Epidemiology (BS in medicine) from Russia. Can I apply without TOEFL? An how much this program cost for domestic?

[@tierratrails9554]

Go to a medical technology school in the US. Without the school and practicum on the bench, you will have much difficulty performing the job, even with a science degree.

[@asadullah5363]

Hi I am Asad from Pakistan I have done my graduation from Khyber medical university as well as I cleared the ASCPi MLS test. I want to get a job in the USA as a medical laboratory technologist/ scientist. How can I hunt this job. If you know the process kindly explain and help me.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

Start by googling medical lab scientist jobs in the state you want to move to. Also google this phrase “how to transfer your ascp certification to another country” and click on the first link from the ascp website

[@joefridaysucks]

so a 48 week 40 hour a week unpaid internship? very interested in this career path, not sure how I would swing that

[@texanboiii562]

Some programs do give a stipend but most don’t. I know the one I applied to won’t so loans are an option or a weekend job to help with expenses. Life is tough but doable. 😅