Why did I choose Medical Technology:
It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I suddenly thought that I want to become a doctor and I heard that the program is one of the best premed course there is.
About my college education:
I had a difficult time because I had lost interest during my last two years. All I wanted then was to get it over with. I felt so tired and I almost gave up. I stopped pushing myself to persevere. But during the final months before graduation, I tried very hard to bring back the interest I had and the will myself to finish the course. I was so lucky that I was able to graduate. Looking back to it, I am really grateful that I didn't give up. I've been through a lot and it would be such a waste if I let my dreams go that easily.
Passion, dedication and courage are necessary if you taking a plunge in this course. Care for the well-being of others is highly appreciated. The skills can easily be acquired if you work hard and work smart. Practice a lot. There is no room for carelessness. You always have to be cautious and attentive. Presence of mind is important. Have a good public-relations skills. Learn to communicate well with people because you always have to interact with different kinds of patient and other health workers with different attitudes. Patience and understanding are needed to survive. Always have a positive outlook in life to be enjoy what you do.
My current job:
Staff Medical Technologist at a private hospital.
Am I using what I learned in college:
What I learned in school and during my internship is definitely what awaits me in the real world, and so much more. My phlebotomy skills gets better in every blood extraction that I made. I get to appreciate the ideas and concepts that I only read in books. I encounter more abnormalities in analysis of urine and other body fluids. I am able to correlate the result of complete blood count and blood chemistry to the patients' diagnosis whenever stated. It is like I'm learning all over again but this time, I am solely responsible of my actions in the aim to cure the patients so accuracy and precision is really needed.
How long did it take to find a job:
It took me 5 months after graduation before I found a job because I needed to review and take the licensure examination during the first 4 months. It just took me a month after I passed to find a job.
Do I recommend studying Medical Technology:
There is a very high demand for medical technologists nowadays, local or abroad, so the employment opportunities are always up for grabs - may it be in the practice of the profession in hospitals and clinics, fields of research, sales, or business.
You get to learn more as you continue to practice the profession and participate in different conventions and seminars. There are always new advances and modernization in clinical laboratory practices so the intellectual and professional growth is endless.
Although, I do not recommend it to those who are looking for high salary level. The salary is not that much if you are just practicing as medical technologist. To have better salary, you can have multiple jobs at a time, get proficiency trainings -- you really need to work hard to earn more. Many choose to work overseas for better salary.
Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course:
In taking up BS Medical Technology, one should really have the passion in what we actually do. It is very stress-inducing, mind-draining, and physically and emotionally exhausting but if you really love what you do, it is very fulfilling and rewarding as you make your way to graduation and through the board exam. It demands a great amount of time and sacrifice yet it will be all worth it when you reached your goal. Dedication and patience are must-haves. Strong will and a great deal of fighting-spirit will help you get through the course. Just don't give up easily and you will definitely reap the fruit of your labor.
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