Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's Degree

A Medical Laboratory Technician degree from Rasmussen College will prepare you for a respected and valued career in the field of Healthcare.

Earning a Medical Laboratory Technician degree is a great option if you want a fulfilling and respected career with job opportunities almost anywhere in the world. No matter where you work, as a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, and work with Doctors, Nurses, Specialists, and other medical professionals in a hospital or clinical setting.

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Make a difference in the lives of others everyday with a Medical Laboratory Technician degree. Everyone at Rasmussen College wants to see you succeed, and that's why we offer unparalleled personalized student support.

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Note: Degree offered at the Bismarck, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead, and St. Cloud campuses.

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What It Takes To Be a Successful Medical Laboratory Technician:

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Interest in medicine and medical practice
  • Desire to help others
  • Ability to learn a variety of medical terminology and practices

Where Medical Laboratory Technicians Work:

After earning your Medical Laboratory Technician degree Rasmussen College, you will have the skills and ability to earn a job in:

  • Hospital Laboratories
  • Physician Offices
  • Ambulatory Healthcare, including Blood and Organ Banks
  • Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Oupatient Care Centers
  • Educational Services
  • Scientific Research and Development Services

What Medical Laboratory Technicians Do:

Medical Laboratory Technicians perform routine medical laboratory tests for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They may also perform other numerous and varied tasks, such as:

  • Examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells.
  • Analyze the chemical content of fluids.
  • Examine various specimens for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms.
  • Conduct blood tests for the transfusion blood products.
  • Test  drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment
  • Prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for abnormal cells
  • Use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously
  • Become proficient in the use of microscopes, cell counters and other sophisticated laboratory equipment
  • Analyze results and relay them to physicians
  • Set up, adjust, and maintain a laboratory and it’s equipment

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