Medical Lab Technician

Shortlist
The medical laboratory technician collects samples and performs tests on body fluids and tissue to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Technicians design, administer, analyse, compare and ensure the accuracy and validity of laboratory tests and work with other health care practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Mentors from the field
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
B.Sc./ BMLT in Medical Lab Technology
M.Sc./ MMLT in Medical Lab Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
What you need to get started
Pre-entry experience in a laboratory can be useful
Knowledge of lab procedures and standard operating procedures can be beneficial.
Soft Skills
Communication
Computer literacy
Attention to details
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Research
Microsoft-Office
Technical Skills
Medicine
Technology
Biology
Chemistry)
Computer literacy
Podcasts
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