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Medical Technologist

Medical technologists do more than examine specimens through a microscope. They operate complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments. Aside from reporting accurate results, medical technologists must work quickly and carefully, and must be self-sufficient, precise and thorough.

Educational requirements
Educational programs
Professional organizations

Educational requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited school
• Completion of a medical technologist program at an accredited school

Educational programs:

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Professional organizations

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists
  http://www.ascp.org
  
  
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  http://www.ascls.org/

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