Medical Laboratory Technology https://www.pcc.edu/programs/medical-lab/
Heather Galvez, BS, MLS(ASCP) CM MLT Program Specialist My Journey... from Roosevelt High School Grad to 2019 PCC MLT Graduation Ceremony- Proud Instructor and new MLTs!
● NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory MLT Program Overview Science) accredited 2 year degree: Associate of Applied Science ● Based at Cascade Campus ● 3 terms On Campus Courses with Hands On Labs 2 terms of SimLab and Coursework 2 terms of Clinical Rotations and Clinical Seminar Course ● Qualify to sit for the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) MLT Board of Certification Exam
A Medical Laboratory Career Education: • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from PCC Skills: • Critical thinking and problem solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks • attention to detail, quality focus and organization • manual dexterity & multi-tasking skills • Integrity & professionalism • Communication & teamwork skills Average annual salary: $45,000/year per OR State Employment Dept. Current Portland area pay range: $17-$30/hour
A Day ‘In Da Lab’ by ZDogg MD...
Advantages of a laboratory career... • Help patients from behind the scenes • Good paying career in healthcare • Minimize student loan debt • True pathway for advancement • National laboratory workforce shortage means your skills are in high demand • Work in a dynamic environment with continual learning
Advantages of attending the MLT program at PCC... • NAACLS Accredited • Our outstanding reputation • 100% pass rate on the ASCP Board Exam • Above average ASCP Exam scores • Excellent community partners • Faculty and staff dedicated to student success • SimLab
Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant, Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Scientist & beyond Lab Career Pathways
That moment you are the only one who knows... Case Study: • Previously Healthy 12 year old female girl arrived at ED with 3 day history of headache, lethargy and fever of 103ºF • Recent onset of nausea and vomiting • Patient history of swimming in warm Florida freshwater • CT scan of her head was normal • Lab results: Increased WBC’s and anemia in CBC • Lumber puncture performed: CSF revealed increased WBC’s, mainly Neutrophils • Gram Stain in Microbiology and Wright stain in Hematology department revealed the following microscopic images:
70% of all medical decisions are made based on lab results So what is our patients outcome? “Medical technologists in the hematology and microbiology laboratories identified the organisms as morphologically consistent with Naegleria species and informed the ED staff of their test result interpretation 75 minutes after receiving the CSF specimen.” Read the article in Lab Medicine here... https://academic.oup.com/labmed/article/47/2/149/2937887
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Connect With Us For More Information Heather Galvez, BS, MLS(ASCP) CM ❏ Explore Academic Options - PCC MLT Program Specialist pcc.edu/programs heather.galvez@pcc.edu ❏ How to Enroll at PCC- Amanda Gallo pcc.edu/enroll Allied Health Academic Advisor ❏ Apply to PCC - pcc.edu/apply 971-722-5667 amanda.gallo@pcc.edu ❏ Questions? admissions@pcc.edu Dr. Teresa Wolfe MLT Program Director 971-722-5195 teresa.wolfe@pcc.edu
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