Immunohematologists who work in transfusion medicine test, process, store and select donated blood to ensure that each unit will benefit the patient who receives it. Blood bank personnel provide prenatal antibody testing, special coagulation factors, and blood products for patients with long-term illnesses and cancer. A combination of administrative and managerial talent with a solid background and experience in medical technology can qualify an individual to be a laboratory administrator. One with a desire to teach can become an education coordinator in a school of medical technology. Those who wish to combine science with business might be representatives for commercial suppliers.
Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.
In the years to come, the major areas of scientific exploration will include the immune system, cell marker technology, bioengineering, DNA technology and cancer research. As medical knowledge continues to expand, for those who choose a career as a laboratory professional, the challenge never ends. Kim Dullea OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.