More information about medical technology is available at the division hompage . Medical technologists work cooperatively with pathologists and physicians by using laboratory skills to diagnose the presence or absence of disease. The medical laboratory comprises the disciplines of hematology, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry.
Many medical technologists work as generalists in all areas of the laboratory.
Others specialize and develop additional expertise in one discipline. Many technologists pursue careers in public health laboratories, research, education, management and supervision, forensic science, technical sales and service, computer applications, and medicine. The medical technology curriculum is designed to provide graduates with career entry skills to work in any discipline of medical technology and prepare professionals who are capable of advancement beyond routine positions. After some experience, medical technologists can advance beyond routine laboratory work, most frequently to supervise or manage laboratories or to teach medical technologists or technicians. This curriculum is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.