The Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) are effective members of the healthcare team working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals. MLTs are responsible for receiving, testing, analyzing, recording, and reporting laboratory results. The variety of work in this profession provides several scheduling options, such as hospitals, clinics, government, and private facilities. Schedules may include evening, night and weekend shifts due to the nature of the cares provided. MLTs are an essential part of the health care team and have a positive influence on the diagnosis of client’s lives.
Southeast Technical College Medical Lab Technician program is seeking accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Once accredited, students will be eligible to sit for American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification and be a certified MLT.
Background checks and drug screens are required for this program.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech IT Support Center.