Medical Laboratory Technician
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
At a Glance
Medical Laboratory Technician earns an average of $50,935/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1.6 years. Top skills: Medical Laboratory, American Society For Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification, Laboratory Testing.
$50,935/yr
Associate degree
1.6 years
17
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Medical Laboratory
Laboratory Testing
Hematology
Microbiology
Phlebotomy
Health Technology
Clinical Laboratory Science
Immunology
Blood Banking
Sanitization
Specimen Processing
Testing Techniques
Laboratory Experience
Blood Testing
Automation
Serology
Blood Transfusions
Common Skills (8)
Quality Control
Communication
Word Processing
Leadership
Confidentiality
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Certifications (3)
American Society For Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification
American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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