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 and 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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