Contact Information:
Cheryl Lippert
MLT Director/Instructor
lippertc@bartonccc.edu
(620) 792-9266
(866) 423-1711
or
Dr. Kathy Kottas
Executive Director of Nursing & Healthcare Education
kottask@bartonccc.edu
(620) 792-9355
Medical Lab Technician
What is an MLT?
Medical Laboratory Technology is a profession which combines the challenges and rewards of both medicine and science. A medical laboratory technician performs a wide range of laboratory tests including microscopic examination of blood, identification of bacteria and viruses and other laboratory testing that can lead to the diagnosis of diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, and cancer. ASCP can help you with more information.
Skills/Training needed to become a MLT?
We combine course work in general education, life sciences and the specific medical laboratory sciences, with clinical practicums. This mix, along with classes in written and verbal communication, gives you a solid, broad-based education, one that prepares you to enter the field.
Degree options for MLT
Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician
Occupational outlook for careers in MLT
The job market for MLTs remains strong, and Barton graduates maintain an excellent placement record. With salaries starting at around $32,000, your education at Barton makes you an integral part of the health care team, a detective that searches for the clues to the causes of illness and injury.
Why choose Barton’s MLT Program?
Barton's MLT Program combines the value of tradition with the enhancements of innovation. Barton's MLT Program graduates are well respected in the field. Clinical partners provide internships, giving students hands-on experience and access to state-of-the-art equipment.
