Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Also Called: Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant), Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,770

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians do

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

  • Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
  • Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
  • Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

Clinical Medical Assistant • OCT-Only Health Care • Opticianry

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Hematology analyzers
  • Chemistry analyzers
  • Anaerobic jars or accessories
  • Phlebotomy trays or accessories
  • Tissue culture coated plates or dishes or inserts

Technology

Medical software
Electronic medical record EMR software
MEDITECH software
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Science

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
administrative services
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 46% Bachelor's degree
  • 31% Associate's degree
  • 10% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Phlebotomists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Athletic Trainers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians across the country typically make.

$17.68 / hour
$36,770 /year

Entry Level

$29.22 / hour
$60,780 /year

Median Level

$45.14 / hour
$93,900 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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