Medical Technology

	Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
The Medical Technology program, also known as Clinical Laboratory Science, is designed to provide students with preparation in fundamental and clinical laboratory sciences for careers in diagnostic laboratories. The medical technologist uses state-of-the-art technology to perform analysis of patient samples (blood and other materials) that are useful in detecting and/or treating diseases. Graduates of this program have a firm foundation enabling them to pursue graduate study for many advanced or alternative career paths. The curriculum includes 98 credit hours (3 academic years) at ESU followed by a calendar year internship in a hospital clinical program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Accrediting Program in Clinical Lab Science (http://www.naacls.org)
Career Opportunities
Medical technologists find challenging employment in a variety of laboratory settings: Clinical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices Research laboratories Industrial and Pharmaceutical laboratories Government laboratories Animal clinics
Why Earn a Degree in Medical Technology?
Advancement opportunities. This degree provides an excellent foundation for career advancement in health professional field. Competitive salary Medical technologists, also known as clinical laboratory scientists, earn a competitive salary. In 1999, medical technologists ranked 16 on the list of the top 250 jobs nationwide based on salary. Robust job market. Medical technologists are in great demand nationwide. Many employers are offering sign-on bonuses between $1,000 and $5,000. Versatility. Medical technologists are uniquely qualified to work in various laboratories including hematology, immunology, molecular microbiology, endocrinology, DNA and blood bank laboratories. Mobility. Jobs are plentiful throughout the United States, affording the medical technologist a high degree of mobility.
Clinical Affiliates and Adjunct Faculty
Valley Hospital Medical Technology Program 223 North Van Dien Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2736 Ms. Jacqueline Opera, MT(ASCP)BB , Program Director (201) 447-8234 jopera@valleyhealth.com William O. Green, M.D., Medical Director
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Clinical Laboratory Science Program Erie Avenue at Front street Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095 Leah Beck, MPH, MT(ASCP), Program Director (215) 427-5050 (215) 427-5511 (fax) Judy Pascasio, M.D., Medical Director http://www.stchristophershospital.com/CWSContent/stchristophershospital/ourServices/medicalServices/clinicallab.htm
Pennsylvania Hospital School of Medical Technology 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107-6199 Ms. Jean Buchenhorst, MS, MT(ASCP), Program Director (215) 829-7634 Ms. Margaret Munsch, MT(ASCP), Clinical Coordinator Mr. William Hunt, MBA, CLS (NCA), CLSp (H). , Medical Director http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/pahedu/med_tech/index.html
Reading Hospital and Medical Center School of Clinical Laboratory Science Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street PO Box 16052 Reading, PA 19612-6052 Ms. Deborah Evans, MT(ASCP) SM, SM(AAM), Program Coordinator (610) 988-5951 Ms. Sharon Kay Strauss, Program Director William K. Natale, M.D., J.D., Medical Director http://www.readinghospital.org/schools/ClinicalLab
Contact
Abdalla M. Aldras, Sc.D. Director of Medical Technology East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999 (570) 422-3704 aaldras@po-box.esu.edu

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