Overview
Post
Graduate programme in Medical Laboratory Technology – Pathology gives
opportunity for specialized study in the field of Laboratory Technology for BSc
(MLT) graduates.
Candidates who successfully complete MSc (MLT) course may obtain jobs as
·
Specialized
technologist in Pathology or supervisors of clinical laboratories in hospitals.
·
Laboratory
scientists in Biomedical and research institutes.
·
Teachers
in training institutes of Medical Laboratory Technology.
·
Utilize
or apply the concepts, theories and principles of laboratory science.
·
Demonstrate
the ability to plan an effect the change in laboratory practice and health care
delivery system.
·
Establish
collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines.
·
Demonstrate
interest in continued learning and research for personal and professional
advancement.
Pathology
gives opportunity for specialized study in the field of Laboratory Technology
for B.Sc. (MLT) Graduates.
Eligibility
·
A
pass in B.Sc MLT/BMLT course from institutions affiliated to RGUHS, or from
other Universities considered equivalent by RGUHS.
·
A
candidate who has completed B.Sc. in Clinical Biochemistry/Medical Biochemistry
or B.Sc in Clinical Microbiology/Medical Microbiology are eligible to join for
M.Sc MLT in Clinical Biochemistry or M.Sc MLT in Microbiology and Immunology
respectively.
·
Candidates
passing B.Sc MLT through correspondence course shall not be eligible
Career
Prospects
The
Medical Laboratory Technologists/ technician may be assigned to a specialized
area of work in a large medical lab. In small labs, they may perform a variety
of tests or all areas of lab work. They can also work as laboratory manager/
consultant/ supervisor, health care administrator, hospital outreach
coordinator, laboratory information system analyst/ consultant, educational
consultant/ coordinator/ director, health and safety office etc.
| Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
| Lab Assistant | A lab assistants job is to collect samples, study and perform chemical tests on samples, chemical compounds, and biological specimens. | A lab assistants job is to collect samples, study and perform chemical tests on samples, chemical compounds, and biological specimens. | 5,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Medical Officer | They conduct autopsies as directed by government bodies, and produce medico-legal reports. | They conduct autopsies as directed by government bodies, and produce medico-legal reports. | 2,64,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Lab Technician- Forensic Pathology | They conduct autopsies and relevant tests as directed by supervisors | They conduct autopsies and relevant tests as directed by supervisors | 96,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Lab Executive | Lab Executive is responsible to maintains medical laboratory equipment and tools, performance through establishing a quality standard; troubleshooting procedures, quality, developing an operation, certifying instrument performance, ensuring staff compliance arranging equipment and tools replacements, repair and service. | Lab Executive is responsible to maintains medical laboratory equipment and tools, performance through establishing a quality standard; troubleshooting procedures, quality, developing an operation, certifying instrument performance, ensuring staff compliance arranging equipment and tools replacements, repair and service. | 4,50,000 in 0-2 Years |
| Lab Technician | Lab Technicians are responsible for providing information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in chemistry, toxicology, hematology, microbiology laboratories, and immunology. They maintain quality results by running standards, verifying equipment function, equipment maintenance, and monitoring quality measurements. | Lab Technicians are responsible for providing information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in chemistry, toxicology, hematology, microbiology laboratories, and immunology. They maintain quality results by running standards, verifying equipment function, equipment maintenance, and monitoring quality measurements. | 2,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors
