Clinical Technology
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 are also employed by private
practices, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and
universities.
Average salary:
$28,000 - $28,000 (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 a specialized in-house training program 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 some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience
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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