Medical Laboratory Technologists - Alternative Careers
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Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical lab tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Although medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) are not regulated in BC, certification through the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is usually required by employers.
You may find that your international training and experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist are not immediately accepted in B.C. The skills you have already acquired as an MLT (chemical and blood analysis, interpreting, evaluating and assessing test results, and good communication skills) can be used in these alternative careers:
- Medical laboratory technician
- Blood donor clinic assistant