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Job Description


	Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Faster than average employment growth is expected as the volume of laboratory tests continues to increase with both population growth and the development of new types of tests. 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. Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	99,140
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories	24,860
Offices of Physicians	12,090
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	7,090
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	5,360
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services	3,880
Outpatient Care Centers	3,020
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	2,620
Scientific Research and Development Services	1,820
State Government (OES Designation)	1,100

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists
Average Annual Salary	$55,620
Average Hourly Wage	$26.74
Total Employment	166,860

Employment by Gender

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