Today, medicine knows a great many diseases. Often, pathologies have similar symptoms, and without appropriate tests, it becomes impossible to make an accurate diagnosis. In addition, the development of an effective treatment regimen for the patient directly depends on the results of the research. "Laboratory diagnostics" is a speci alty most in demand in the medical industry. Graduates can work in any laboratory in various fields.
Where to apply?
For work in the speci alty "laboratory diagnostics" higher education is not required. A prospective student can apply to any medical college. The terms of study vary depending on the number of classes of secondary education (9 or 11) and the form of education (full-time, part-time, evening).
It is only possible to master the profession of "doctor of clinical laboratory diagnostics" in medical universities. The difference between the speci alties is that in the first case, the worker's activity is somewhat limited. In the second, she assumesparticipation in the development of the scientific sphere and possession of a wider range of knowledge. In any case, after receiving secondary vocational education in the speci alty "laboratory diagnostics", you can apply to the university. As a rule, such students are enrolled immediately in the second year, because they have already listened to the lectures of the first year in college.
Who work?
Graduates who have mastered the speci alty "laboratory diagnostics" can work as a "medical technician". This is a responsible position, involving the performance of important tasks.
Medical laboratory technician must know:
- laws of the Russian Federation and the provisions of other regulatory documents governing the activities of any medical institutions;
- internal regulations, labor protection and fire safety;
- methods of emergency care, including being able to apply them in practice;
- basics of the laboratory assistant profession;
- principles for collecting patient biological material;
- conditions for use of medical equipment;
- rules for working with biomaterial containing pathogens of infectious diseases;
- morphology of opportunistic microorganisms;
- how to prepare the necessary reagents;
- rules for sterilization of instruments and disinfection of material.
The job responsibilities of a person who has received the speci alty "laboratory diagnostics" include:
- implementation of the study of the biological material of the patient (blood, urine,feces, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.);
- use of established diagnostic techniques;
- timely and high-quality fulfillment of tasks set by senior management;
- compliance with internal regulations, safety, sanitary standards.
Specialist has the right:
- voice ideas to senior management, the implementation of which will help optimize and improve the industry;
- demand assistance for the quality performance of their job duties;
- receive timely information from the specialists of the medical institution, helping to establish a workflow;
- pass certification, upon completion of which he is assigned the appropriate category;
- participate in meetings, conferences, symposiums, if they touch upon issues that affect his professional activities;
- fully enjoy all the provisions of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
The employee is also responsible for the quality and timely fulfillment of his labor obligations.
Where to work?
"Laboratory diagnostics" is a speci alty in demand at all times. Graduates of medical educational institutions in this profession can work in:
- clinics and hospitals of any level;
- laboratories at universities;
- blood transfusion stations;
- SES.
In closing
Today, the medical industry is in high demand for professionals with the speci alty "laboratory diagnostics". The feedback from graduates of educational institutions is the most positive - the risk of being left without a job is reduced to almost zero. And this is justified - a medical laboratory technician plays a very important role in diagnosing diseases, which further helps the attending physician to accurately diagnose and draw up the most effective treatment regimen for the patient.
