Clinical Technologist
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: $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 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 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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