Medical Technology

Medical Technology (MT), also called Clinical Laboratory Science, is a paramedical field for which the student prepares in chemistry, microbiology, hematology and related disciplines. Well trained and certified Medical Technologists, or Clinical Laboratory Technicians, can enter careers in clinical laboratory work, academic research, public health, teaching and the pharmaceutical industry.  The medical technologist not only contributes to the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases but is of increasing importance in the evaluation of established technical procedures and in the use of new, increasingly complex instruments.  At this time, job availability to qualified candidates is relatively good.                                  

Medical technology students will develop academic skills during the core curriculum and elective courses enabling them to smoothly transition from an academic environment to professional training in the senior phase of their schooling.  The academic emphasis will be on a skill set required for future success in the field of medical technology, including preparation for the national certification exams, in conjunction with a broad liberal arts foundation.  In addition, medical technology students will also be encouraged to simultaneously develop a strong, independent scientific framework encompassing the necessary mindset to continue their academic studies at a higher level, if so desired. To develop academic skills, nurtured within the liberal arts environment provided by Rutgers-New Brunswick School of Arts & Sciences, that will provide a foundation for success in advanced courses, clinical laboratory education, national certification exams, and encourage life-long learning.

To acquire the factual and conceptual knowledge needed to pursue and benefit from the clinical laboratory education, succeed on national certification exams, and ultimately pursue a career in medical technology.

To provide, through our dedicated New Jersey Medical Technology training hospitals, the clinical laboratory skills and experience required to function as highly qualified bench technologists.

To provide students with the skills to evaluate laboratory methods, critically analyze data, and effectively communicate their findings in both a written and oral format such that outstanding patient care is ensured in a professional manner consistent with established ethical guidelines.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_technology

http://www.apsu.edu/medical-technology

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/medical_technology/