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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Job Information
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Information
- 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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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $36,950/yr ($18.48/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | Associates Degree |