What Does a Medical Technician Do?
A medical technician can work in diverse fields, and often takes certification or training courses in a specialized field after completion of high school. The term medical technical can apply to people who work in x-ray labs, people who work as dental hygienists, emergency medical response workers, helpers in surgery, pharmacy and veterinary assistants, and a plethora of other work environments. On the job responsibilities depend upon the career path and specialty of the medical technician. Most medical technicians are also called allied health professionals. A list of the varied professions for the medical technician and basic responsibilities in each position includes the following: Cardiovascular technicians—There are actually three types of technicians that may work in this field, and some technicians may be trained to work proficiently in every aspect of this profession. A medical technician in cardiology may perform echocardiograms, or sonograms of the heart, directly on patients
