Career Architecture & Medical Technology

How will you use Career Architecture as a Medical Technology major at SU? Here are some suggestions from our Medical Technology faculty:

SELF DISCOVERY

  • Examine personal and professional values
  • Evaluate personal skills & strengths
  • Select research paper to analyze
  • Rank areas of Clinical Laboratory Science of most interest
  • Learn skills in laboratory and develop competency
  • Develop a college portfolio
  • Realize the need for life-long continuing education
  • Participate in class debates on issues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS

  • Use oral communication skills by giving presentations
  • Model professionalism and appropriate conduct in class
  • Read journal articles
  • Write laboratory reports
  • Create a Career Strategic Plan
  • Identify transferable skills to all areas of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Use problem solving skills in group work

CAREER EXPLORATION

  • Become aware of career ladder opportunities available within the profession
  • Realize the many leadership roles within the laboratory from guest speakers
  • Attend Speaker Seminar Series
  • Work with Management Mentor to develop leadership skills
  • Become a student member of a professional Society
  • Attend or participate in National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

CAREER PREPARATION

  • Participate in Clinical Practicum
  • Use critical thinking to evaluate laboratory data
  • Use case studies to solve problems within the clinical laboratory science field
  • Review journal articles
  • Write a literature review
  • Develop a management portfolio
  • Pass a national certification examination for Medical Technologist
  • Schedule a resume critique and mock interview
   
 

What is Career ArchitectureSM?

Career ArchitectureSM is a unique process that enables each Stevenson student to create a successful and rewarding career path. Starting in the freshman year, students begin working with faculty and staff to design a strategic career plan based on their personal interests, values, strengths, and abilities. Career Architecture includes four elements: Self-Discovery, Career Development Foundations, Career Exploration, and Career Preparation. Not only does the knowledge gathered during the Career Architecture process help SU students land their first jobs; it serves for the lifetime of their careers.