What Roles do Medical Technologists
in Healthcare have?

Let’s say it in English
Carmen Lobitz
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The MTA training in Germany has changed significantly in recent years. At the beginning of 2023 the MTA-Reform-Law came into force. It affects the medical-technology professions and changed the former professional title from “Medizinisch-technische-Assistentin/Assistent” into “Medizinische Technologin/Technologe”. Today, almost all of the staff members have gotten used to the new, correct name of their profession.

Medical Technologists (MT) are essential in the healthcare system. They provide critical diagnostic and therapeutic services that aid in the accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The field of medical technology encompasses various specializations, including laboratory analysis, radiology, functional diagnostics, and veterinary medicine. Each specialization requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, contributing significantly to the overall healthcare process.

What does a Medical Technologist in the Lab do?

Medical Technologists in the Lab (MTL) perform analytic tests in clinical chemistry, microbiology, haematology, immunology, and other biological sciences. They provide data on blood, tissues, and fluids in the human body using basic procedures as well as those…

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