Laboratory Professions

In the healthcare field, there are a number of professions that involve working in a clinical laboratory. Some of these job titles include the medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, and phlebotomist. Each of these professions involves performing diagnostic tests on various body fluids and other tissues. See below for a brief overview of each discipline, along with a link to more detailed information.

Medical Technologist

Medical technologists may oversee one or more medical lab technicians and analyze the results of various diagnostic tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples. They often deal with infectious diseases and are therefore required to ensure a safe and sterile lab environment. To learn more, click here to view current medical technologist jobs.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Med lab techs typically work under the supervision of a medical technologist to prepare samples for analysis and conduct many of the more routine tests. Click here to learn more and view current medical laboratory technician jobs.

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood from their patients. They then must take these samples and examine them in a medical laboratory to find diseases, bacteria, and cholesterol issues. If you would like to learn more, click to view current phlebotomist jobs.