As vital members of the health care team, medical technologists work closely with pathologists, physicians and other health professionals to provide information needed for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of disease. In addition to careers in the medical laboratory, graduates may pursue diverse professional opportunities. The Marist College Medical Technology Program boasts 100 percent employment. Since 1982, all graduates who have sought employment in the profession have found jobs in the field. Many students secure employment before graduation and all find positions within a few months of beginning their job search.
Most graduates perform diagnostic analyses in hospitals, clinics and government health agencies.
They can specialize in a particular discipline such as clinical microbiology, hematology, blood banking or clinical chemistry. With advanced study, students have opportunities for teaching positions at colleges and medical centers. Graduates also have found research, marketing, and technical service positions in pharmaceutical and medical products industries.