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Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants (NOC 3211)DescriptionMedical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, private clinics, research institutions and universities. Pathologists' assistants assist at autopsies and examinations of surgical specimens or perform autopsies under a pathologist's supervision. They are usually employed in hospitals. Medical laboratory technologists who are also supervisors are included in this unit group. Example Titles
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DutiesMedical laboratory technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
Pathologists' assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsMedical laboratory technologists require the following skills and abilities: Essential skills include:
Technical skills include:
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Terms & ConditionsMedical laboratory technologists and pathologists' assistants commonly work indoors in laboratories. They spend long periods of time standing or sitting in one place. Those employed in hospitals work shifts on rotation, and can expect to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Technologists must wear protective clothing when handling bio-hazardous materials. While part time work opportunities are available, the majority (81%) work full time. In Manitoba, all are salaried employees. Earnings$49,000 per annum - starting $55,300 per annum - average $64,500 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsTechnologists may work in community health centres, hospitals, clinics or private laboratories. Medical laboratory technologists may specialize in areas such as clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, histotechnology, immunohematology and cytotechnology. Technologists may advance to supervisory positions in laboratory work or become chief medical or clinical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers in hospitals. Manufacturers of diagnostic and laboratory equipment and supplies seek experienced technologists to work in product development, marketing, and sales. OutlookEmployment prospects for medical laboratory technologists and pathologists' assistants are expected to be good in the period 2010 - 2014. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 890. The volume of demand for medical analyses and laboratory tests continues to increase in response to the medical treatment needs of an aging and more health-conscious population and the development of new types of tests. At the same time, technological advances have simplified some testing procedures such that a large number of tests previously conducted in laboratories can now be done by users themselves (eg, pregnancy tests, diabetes tests and testing for sexually transmitted diseases). Automation has eliminated much of the routine lab work and has allowed for more individual productivity. Sophisticated computerization and testing continues to be introduced into the lab resulting in higher skill requirements for laboratory workers. Diagnostic Services of Manitoba (DSM Inc.) was created in 2002 as the not-for-profit corporation responsible for all of Manitoba's public laboratory services and for rural diagnostic imaging services. DSM is the largest employer of diagnostic professionals in the province. This profession has a significant number of workers at or near retirement age and these retirements should create a number of openings over the next five years. There is greater demand for medical laboratory technologists in rural and remote northern communities A proportionally larger number of jobs for medical laboratory technologists and pathologist's assistants are located in Winnipeg. The majority of jobs are found in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector (93%), followed by Public Administration (3%) and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (2%). For those employed in the Health sector, 62% work in hospitals, 36% in community based clinics and 2% in nursing and residential care facilities. Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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