Featured Professional for March, 2005

Educational Preparation:   Associate in Medical Laboratory Technology - Midlands Technical College
Masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy - University of South Carolina 

What are the typical duties of someone in your position?Laboratory: Hematology, Clinical chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunology, Reference lab testing, Trouble shooting.
Safety: Maintain records; ensure annual training for all employees and oversee all safety concerns for the clinic.

How did Midlands Technical College help prepare you for your career field?  I received in depth study for each discipline in laboratory technology as well as hands on experience through clinical rotations.  The program also taught me how to think like a lab tech., especially in the area of trouble shooting.  Midlands Technical College fosters an atmosphere for higher learning.

What things do you find rewarding about your profession? Doctors rely on the assurance that the laboratory results they receive are accurate.  I enjoy taking the necessary measures to provide that quality assurance.  The most rewarding aspect is working for the patients.

Are there aspects of your profession that you find stressful? Yes.  Multi-tasking is inevitable in this field and being that I am a man; multi-tasking is not my greatest strength.

What do you see as the most important personal qualities someone considering going into your profession should have?   They should have the ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task at the same time.  They should have a genuine concern for patient care.

What advice do you have for students at Midlands Technical College who might be interested in entering your profession? Be willing to study hard and listen to your professors.  Ask a lot of questions.

Is there any other information you would like to share with students?  Your brain is like a muscle, the more you work it the stronger it gets.