Why EMMC?

The EMMC School of Medical Technology was founded in 1946 and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), PO Box 75634, Chicago, IL, 60675-5634. The School provides a stimulating environment to furnish high quality technical training and expose students to the philosophy and ethics of the Medical Technology profession.

The School of Medical Technology is affiliated with the University of Maine. Students obtain thirty-two college credits, upon satisfactory completion of their clinical training. Upon graduation from the program, you are eligible to take national certification examinations and are well on your way to a rewarding career in medical technology.

From the drawing of blood specimens to the accurate and timely reporting of laboratory data, the skilled hand of the medical technologist is a vital factor in patient care. As an explorer of the world of microscopic cells, you will find your way to an exciting career. Demand for your skills is endless not only here in Bangor, Maine, but throughout the United States. Eastern Maine Medical Center invites you to take that first step toward a rewarding and challenging career as a medical technologist.

Your education through EMMC's School of Medical Technology will take you places -- whether working with the healthcare team, researching the many sciences, or working with the nation's industries -- your knowledge and hands-on experience will be invaluable to your success. EMMC's Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Laboratory Incorporated (ALI) is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and serves EMMC as well as dozens of hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices throughout the state. ALI provides the variety and volume of specimens necessary to provide comprehensive training in the field of Medical Technology.

Administration and Faculty
The School of Medical Technology is under the administration of the Medical Director and Program Director in conjunction with the Manager of the Laboratory. The faculty consists of the administrators of the school and other medical technologists and pathologists.

Registry Pass Rate
For the past five years the average first time registry exam pass rate for the graduates has been 100% compared the national average of 80% for those same five years.
Student / Faculty ratio:
While in the lecture portion of the internship year, the highest student to faculty ratio will be 1:6. During the clinical rotations, the maximum ratio will be 1:2.

Job Placement Statistics
In the past five years the school has graduated 22 students with 100% employment within one month of graduation. Seventeen students (3/4) remained in the state of Maine with eight students being hired by Affiliated Laboratory, Inc. (EMMC's clinical laboratory) upon graduation.

Career Opportunities
According to Jobs Rated Almanac, by Les Krantz, Clinical Laboratory Science ranks 16th among 250 jobs and 3rd among 32 health-related occupations. These rankings are based on the work environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands of the job, stress, and job security.
Graduates in CLS-MT programs work in a wide variety of areas:

• hospital laboratories - performing clinical testing for in-house and outside clients
• medical research - developing and testing cutting edge advances associated with the field of medical technology
• pharmaceutical industry - assuring the sterility and monitoring the composition and purity of various medications
• industries - designing, developing ,and repairing laboratory instruments
• molecular biology laboratories - performing DNA analysis
• general healthcare, environmental and forensic laboratories
• managing information systems

In-Hospital Employment Opportunities

Opportunities may be available for training and employment in the phlebotomy and/or specimen processing sections of the laboratory during the summer and school year.