Medical Technologist Jobs Forum

AMT versus ASCP Certification - 71 Replies

I took AMT 10 days back and I passed.. Read Cuviello's part 1&2.. That shud be enough.. very good notes for AMT MLT exam.. there were many questions...

pinoy MTs in US, discussion board naten ito. - 59 Replies

try nyo rin sana mabasa yun polansky pearls of wisdom.kasi nung nag exam ako, may mga lumabas dun na word for word talaga. and discuss lang nun cards...

ASCP cert MT with MS in Med Tech-no jobs - 23 Replies

The state health department has al ab and has some openings.You could apply online, get interviewed and if hired you would have a job that way.The...

Post your salary here Thread(Please be honest) - 59 Replies

Position: CLS Salary: 75K in FT job, 17K in per diem job State: CA Years worked: 4

Preparing to take ASCP MT exam in three weeks time - 581 Replies

[QUOTE who="Chris in Naga, Philippines"]Hello Rogel, can you email me if you got the name of the ciulla book, coz I am also interested....

anyone with experinece in this career? I am a student and I need your advice

Hello I am from new jersey and I am currently reseraching which hospital to go to for the clinical rotations. If you are from jersey and you know...

RN wanting a lab assistant position - 56 Replies

Lauryn, Good for you. It take a little bit of courage and being honest with yourself to decide to get out of nursing. I am enjoying my...

Returning after long absence - 1 Reply

Well that's probalby going to be very tough for you, especially if you have to deal with HR departments... You could look and see if there's some...

Medical Laboratory Technology: Pearls of Wisdom by Valerie Dietz Polansky - 12 Replies

[QUOTE who="aimmee in chicago, Illinois"]hi there, maybe i could help you find one..i know somebody who has a copy of that book..contact me at...

CLS/MT Personalities determine satisfaction? - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="Lisa in Las Vegas, Nevada"]On the Myers-Briggs, I'm an INTJ. I'm a lab rat. That is, I like laboratory work.[/QUOTE] I bet there are...

Are Lab science people spiteful, cocky, uncivilized, and arrogant? - 6 Replies

I've been called "uncivilized", and I doubt I'm "boring". I'm just plain odd. I'm nerdy.

AAB Board of Registry Exam - 88 Replies

[QUOTE who="maria budz in Lemont, Illinois"]I have BS in Science and I am currently in process of applying for AAB certification. What materials or...

CLS48, need your help - 4 Replies

thanks for the input and help! The thing with NY is their ASCP is very 'weak'. The minimum requirement is only a few classes like this school....

Medical Technologist - CSMLS certification - 81 Replies

[QUOTE who="asha in Brampton, Ontario"]hi winnie thankyou for help ,i have started histology refresher course and it is too in very depth then i...

Im Planning to take the AMT exam. - 817 Replies

US, what does have to do with the fact AMT is not recognized or respected anywhere is the real issue.

Requirements to get a CA CLS license - 5 Replies

too bad this forum doesn't have a sticky heh

ASCP and NCA merging, should help the MT profession, an update from ASCP - 43 Replies

What are the HEW's going to do?

Salary for Traveling Medical Technologist - 34 Replies

It is true Northern Cali pays high wages for CLS's. Currently I am paid $50.16 an hour for PM shift at a hospital in Sacramento. We are unionized. ...

The true facts about MT salaries and pay - 249 Replies

I had my clinicals for 6 months, I graduated 7 years ago and have been working as a Generalist since graduation, and they still want me to do more...

For those who have trained for CLS in California

Has anyone trained or are training at the following California CLS programs: UCI, UCD, SJSU, SFSU, or any other CA programs? Would you please...

TAKE THE NCA OR ASCP BEFORE THEY MERGE - 7 Replies

[QUOTE who="mer in Doha, Qatar"]is it possible to take amt and ascp on the same month/week/day? are they gonna allow it? due to lack of time i wanna...

Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science in Britian? - 14 Replies

is there any biomedical scientist here in uk wants to help how to apply here in UK. can you give me your number.

How hard are med tech classes? - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="qwerty in Oxford, Ohio"]Hi, I just finished spending two years on getting all my pre-reqs done for being a med tech. I'm starting to...

EVERYONE THAT IS ACTIVE WITH NCA YOU WILL GETTING YOUR MLS ASCP CREDENTIALS WITHIN TWO WEEKS!!!!!!! WITHIN TWO WEEks - 12 Replies

If that link does not work try this one and hit the first topic icon with the 11/11/09 date. http://ascp.org/sp/search.aspx?SearchMode=1&SearchPhra...

is ASCPi recognized in Nevada? - 17 Replies

[QUOTE who="chu in North Las Vegas, Nevada"]i know..but i dont have a choice.im not eligible to take either ASCP or NCA coz it requires 5 years...

Med Tech openings with H1B visa sponsorship - 1 Reply

I am currently processing my visa screen. Do you have ay suggestion where i could look for hib sponsorship

Stats for those accepted to CA CLS programs - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="Angrywolf in Nashville, Tennessee"]I guess some people use this forum for their own private amusements... I don't recall what my exact...

need advice from current medical technologists, please! - 1 Reply

There is a large CLS shortage so you shouldn't have problems finding a job even it if you're a new grad.

With all honesty, If you have been accepted into a CLS program in CA what are your STATS!?!?! - 18 Replies

[QUOTE who="gigglypuffmaster in Los Angeles, California"]I was looking into 1 year internship programs (UCD,UCI,SJSU). I noticed LLU is a two year...

Making too many mistakes? - 10 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mary in Clarksville, Tennessee"]I have started to carry a little notebook with me that has notes in it to remind me of what to do and not...

Where do you look for CLS jobs? - 9 Replies

[QUOTE who="CLSRecruiter in Costa Mesa, California"]I primarily have clients on the West Coast (mostly California). I'll look for another recruiter...

medical technologist licensure - 631 Replies

Ok, after a long break i'm ready to come back and comment on my test....I PASSED! It's like a huge weight off my shoulders. Sadly, I don't remember...

California licensure - 7 Replies

will do thanks!

credit or bankruptcy affect hiring in CLS or MT field? - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="oscarfrancois in san diego, California"]Hi, I'm currently getting a degree in MT/CLS. I had to file bankruptcy a year ago and worried...

MT/CLS schools in Texas

To any MT/CLS who went to college in Texas What program did you choose? Why? Would you recommend it? Did you feel prepared to pass the certifying...

BS Bio graduate, qualms about becmoing a MT. - 40 Replies

Stop the bullcrap,grade point average means nothing. Quit making more out of the job than it really is. It's not rocket science in becoming a medical...

Certificate programs vs second degree programs

For someone with a BA in Biology, is there a point to go to a 1-2 year MT/CLS program at an actual university, versus an 11-12 month certificate...

Are you a happy MLT? - 62 Replies

As the spouse of an MT I have learned alot from my wife's comments about her work. She has had both good and bad experiences. The bad ones were all...

medical technologist job in USA - 74 Replies

Kav here is the link to that question: http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/International/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx

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Who Has Siemens Automation?? - 1 Reply

Smooth little instruments. They aren't as fancy as some of the high end chemistry analyzers in terms of versatility, but they are a lot like Honda...

MLT starting salary - 153 Replies

[QUOTE who="CLS48 in California"]The problem is technicians can't release results because they don't have the license. Laboratories will always need...

H1B Visa for medical technologist? - 354 Replies

hi! to everybody! anyone can help me here? i'am looking for an employer that willing to sponsor me. i am working as histopathology technician and...

Salary and demand of Medical Technologist. - 47 Replies

[QUOTE who="Tommy Nguyen in Houston, Texas"]I'm currently an ASCP Certified MLT. I recently got back from Iraq in late August. I have roughly less...

Do You Like Your Job? - 51 Replies

[QUOTE who="UNKNOWN2009 in Miami, Florida"]What person in their right mind would come in this forum and ask, "what should I do, what company is best...

which sounds better CLS or MLS, CLT, MLT - 7 Replies

if a miracle happened, and US standardized lab people involved in healthcare, which term do u prefer? CLS and CLT (clinical lab...

I have a Bachelor degree in Biology and I'm interested in this field, but I have some questions - 75 Replies

I have a bachelor's degree in biology. My college had a med tech program, but unfortunately closed the program before I could enter it. I worked...

HOW CAN I START A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER IN THE US? - 5 Replies

IM NOT A US CITIZEN BUT I'VE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF HOSPITALS IN THE US THAT LACKS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS.HOW CAN I GET AN EMPLOYER OR HOW...

Requirements - 28 Replies

Is there a g.p.a requirement in order to become a medical technologist? Or, do you just have to have graduated with a B.S in one of the natural...

H1B Visa for medical technologist? - 30 Replies

I am looking for employer who sponser me for H1b visa. I was done MS in Medical tachnology and Microbiology. I have 4 years of experience as lab...