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 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.
A bachelor’s degree in the field us
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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