15 Jun 2017

Career as a Pathology Lab Technician

Who is a Pathology Lab Technician?

The part that a pathology lab technician plays within the healthcare industry is a significant one. major responsibility of a pathology lab technician is blood sample collection from patients. These blood samples are then prepared for utilization in a number of procedures and tests, which is the second most significant job of a pathology lab technician.
Pathology lab technicians are being highly demanded and individuals possessing the right qualifications will find it easier to acquire employment within blood laboratories and nursing homes, blood banks, private clinics, hospitals, etc.

What are the jobs and responsibilities of a Pathology Lab Technician?

· Drawing of blood from patients after which they prepare the blood samples for procedures and tests.
· Providing the necessary explanation to patients and getting them familiarized with testing, blood drawing processes, and other procedures.
· Preparation of the area from where the blood samples will be drawn by cleaning that particular area, deploying the right pressure, and to make sure that the area is intact post collection of blood.
· Storing of blood samples as per the purpose in accurately labeled containers and adding stains to the blood samples as per requirement.
· Monitoring of vital signs such as respiratory readings, heart rate, and blood pressure of patients while working under a medical team.
· Updating records of patients with extensive patient information.
· Maintaining equipment inventory utilized for drawing blood samples.
· Transferring of blood samples for testing purposes to laboratories.
·  Undertaking clerical duties including sterilization and cleaning of equipment.

Which course is being offered by VIVO Healthcare?

VIVO Healthcare has come up with a unique course for making students certified pathology lab technicians. This course has a total duration of 4 months. The course description and the topics covered are presented as follows:

Course Overview

• Introduction to Healthcare Systems & Laboratory Services.
• The role of the Pathology Lab Technician.
• Structure and Function of Human Body.
• Basic Sensitization to Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry.
• Introduction to Laboratory related Medical Terminology.
• Bio Medical Waste Management.
• Basic Sensitization to Hematology and Clinical Pathology.
• Pre-analytical Laboratory Testing Process.
• Infection control and prevention.
• Personal Hygiene.
• Safety & First Aid.
• Basic Sensitization to Bacteriology, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Immunology, Serology, and Blood Banking.
• Observing, Reporting & Documentation.
• Professional Behavior in Healthcare Setting.
• Patient's Rights & Responsibilities.
• Patient's Environment in Hospital, Laboratory & Home Setting.
• Basic Sensitization to Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology.
• Basic Sensitization on Analytical Laboratory Testing Process.
• Sensitization on current best practices in the laboratory.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.

Highlights

• Theory + Practical: 360 Hours.
• Hospital Internship: 240 Hours.
• Eligibility: 10+2 with Science.
• Duration: 600 Hours / 4 Months.
• Certification: VIVO Healthcare / HSSC.

What are the areas of employment and working hours of a Pathology Lab Technician?

After the successful completion of the course, the certified pathology lab technicians are employed in donation facilities, hospitals, physician offices, laboratories, and other healthcare settings.  Some technicians also visit the residence of patients for blood sample collection. Within independent laboratories and big hospitals, operating 24x7, pathology lab technicians work in a day, night, and evening shifts and may also be required to work on holidays and weekends. On the other hand, technicians working in smaller facilities work in rotational shifts and may either work as full time or part-time employees.
The average salary drawn by a pathology lab technicians ranges between Rupees 8,000 and 12,000 per month, which makes it around 96,000 and 1,44,000 Rupees annually.  Experienced individuals in this field are able to get higher paying jobs.