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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Excellent job opportunities are expected. Clinical laboratory technologists usually have a bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory technicians generally need either an associate degree or a certificate. Most jobs will continue to be in hospitals, but employment will grow rapidly in other settings, as well.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	68,900
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories	26,490
Offices of Physicians	20,580
Outpatient Care Centers	7,090
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services	7,090
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	6,700
Employment Services	4,330
Scientific Research and Development Services	3,890
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	3,460
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	1,610

Career Video

Title: "Medical Laboratory Technicians"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Average Annual Salary	$38,960
Average Hourly Wage	$18.73
Total Employment	156,860

Employment by Gender

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