Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory
tests and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm
their tests, and manage laboratory quality control programs.
Most clinical laboratory specialists work in
hospitals, but they also employed by private practices, medical groups,
research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.
Average Salary: $20,000-$28,000 (Clinical
laboratory technicians)
$25,000-$40,000 (Clinical technologists)
Educational Requirements:
Students should take the most challenging high
school courses in, science, math, and English.
An associate’s degree in the field or completion of
specialized in-house training programs is required to become a clinical
laboratory technician.
A bachelor’s degree in the field is normally
required to become a clinical technologist; however some employers accept an
associate’s degree and extensive clinical experiences as a substitute. Many
technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to
advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.
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