Medical Laboratory Technician

Students will complete their clinical education at one of the following clinical affiliates:

• Penn Highlands DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois, Pa.
• DLP Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Pa.
• J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, Pa.
• Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, Windber, Pa.
• Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital, Brookville, Pa.
• Penn Highlands Elk Regional Medical Center, St. Mary’s, Pa.
• Tyrone Regional Health System, Tyrone, Pa.

Medical Laboratory Technician Program Essential Functions Policy:

The practice of Medical Laboratory Technology requires that a person have certain essential technical abilities and skills in order to effectively perform the necessary competencies required of Medical Laboratory Technicians.  The following is a list of essential functions that applicants for admission and continuing students must possess:

• Gross and Fine Motor Skills: The ability to use hand(s) with coordination and the ability to maneuver small objects with fingertips.
• Physical Mobility: The ability to move in and around the laboratory; the ability to maneuver in patient care areas for the purpose of performing the phlebotomy procedure and any other required procedures.
• Physical Strength and Endurance: The ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time; the ability to lift and handle laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Visual Acuity: The ability to read procedures, computer screens and labels; the ability to distinguish colors, distinguish clear from cloudy, and the ability to see objects through a microscope.
• Auditory: The ability to hear information and instructions communicated verbally.
• Communication: The ability to receive and convey information by way of reading, writing and speaking in the English language.
• Adaptability: The ability to accurately and safely perform assigned tasks under stressful conditions.