Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist

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Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory tests and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their tests, and manage laboratory quality control programs. 

Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practices, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.

Average salary:

$20,000-$28,000(clinical laboratory technicians)

$25,000-$40,000(Clinical technologists)

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English.

An associate’s degree in the field or completion of a specialized in-house training program is required to become a clinical laboratory technician.

A bachelor’s degree in the field in normally required to become a clinical technologists; however some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.

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Student success statement

Student success statement

“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

Robert E. Lee

This means that if you keep practicing what is right then your conscience would improve and you will feel more happier with yourself.

Clinical laboratory specialists

Clinical laboratory specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical laboratory specialists include both clinical laboratory technicians are also referred to as medical laboratory technicians or medical technologists.

Both technicians and technologists perform laboratory work to identify, diagnose, and treat diseases.

Clinical laboratory technicians user microscopes, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and computers to perform laboratory procedures. They also collect blood specimens and prepare culture media. They conduct tests and prepare reports for clinical technologists or physicians.

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chiropractor

Chiropractor

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Duties and Responsibilities:

        Chiropractors treat patients by manually adjusting parts of the human body, especially the spine. Chiropractors and their patients believe that problems with bone and nerve alignment can cause illness and problems in other parts of the body, a view not widely accepted by allopathic physicians and other traditional medical practitioners.

Chiropractors manipulate their patients’ spinal columns for treatment. They may prescribe specific diets or exercises, but not drugs. Chiropractor cannot perform surgery.

Most chiropractors establish a private practice and some provide home treatments. Others form group partnerships in clinics or chiropractic hospitals.

Average salary: $30,000-$100,000

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student statement #5

Student success statement

I have three messages.
1) we should never, ever give up.
2) You are never too old to chase your dreams.
3)it looks like a solitary sport, but it takes a team.
      - Diana Nyad

This quote is an inspiring quote and i think these 3 messages speak alot and are true we should always chase our dreams no matter how old or how weak we are. if you really crave and want it go for it let no one stop you from what you really want.

biomedical equipment technician

Biomedical Equipment Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Biomedical equipment technicians inspect, maintain, and repair different types of medical equipment used to diagnose and treat disease.

They perform safety operate equipment. Biomedical equipment technology has been one of the fastest growing medical career fields in recent years.

Average salary: $20,000- $30,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and electronic courses in high school.

Following high school, biomedical equipment technicians complete one to three years of course work in biomedical equipment technology, medical-electronics, or biomedical- engineering. Most programs lead to certification and/ or associate degrees. Some employers will hire electronics technicians and provide on the job biomedical technology training.

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