{"id":3136,"date":"2020-09-10T21:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T20:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?page_id=3136"},"modified":"2021-01-31T18:13:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T17:13:48","slug":"clinical-laboratory-technician-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/clinical-laboratory-technician-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Laboratory Technician Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3136\" class=\"elementor elementor-3136\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ec6c2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ec6c2e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the idea of becoming an essential worker appeal to you? Do you think of the laboratory as the perfect workplace? If so, one of the many varieties of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be the right professional choice for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to understand and measure the human body and earn a stable and decent income in the process, keep reading. You will find condensed info on opportunities, prospects, duties, payment, and other essential aspects of this career path.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Clinical Laboratory Technician Jobs<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What Do <\/b><b>Clinical Laboratory Technicians<\/b><b> Do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tasks and duties involved with this job position are so many that even the shortest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical lab technician job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be a bit wordy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, clinical lab technicians deal with specimens of human origin (body fluids and tissues). They collect and prepare them for analysis, perform the analysis with biomedical instrumentation, and log and analyze the results.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s take a look at some of the duties of these healthcare professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Clinical Laboratory Technician Duties<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical daily tasks and duties of a clinical lab technician\u2014also referred to as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical laboratory technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MLT)\u2014include the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting and preparing biological specimens for analysis (tissues, blood, urine, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating specialized and computerized laboratory equipment to perform analyses\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring and aiding the automatized processes of testing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microscopy analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logging result data in medical files and discussing it with a physician<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing confirmation tests where necessary<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance of lab equipment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Types<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include many specific tasks that depend on the specialization level of the professional. Namely, there are several clinical areas in which a medical lab technician can specialize in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biochemistry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hematology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microbiology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cytology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood banking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive health\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molecular diagnostics<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many other options for the specialization of any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical laboratory technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that include different specimens and analysis processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Work Environment<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, almost half of the clinical lab technicians (47%) worked in US hospitals. The data collected by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm#tab-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (BLS) also shows that 20% of clinical lab techs were employed in a medical diagnostic laboratory.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, outpatient care centers were the workplace for only 3% of the MLTs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical laboratory technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> working in<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, universities, colleges, and other educational institutions are also sparse. Just 6% of the clinical lab technicians work there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an MLT, you can also apply to work in a physician\u2019s office where 9% of clinical lab techs work or governmental agencies and institutions. What\u2019s more, other non-medical laboratories in different industries can employ clinical lab technicians after their specialization.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, you can also apply for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traveling medical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These professionals work for multiple healthcare or other institutions on-demand or according to a specific working schedule. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Injuries and Illnesses<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involve working with infectious materials and harmful chemical substances daily. So the handling of samples for analysis and the materials used in these tests should be done with extreme care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides practicing caution, lab technicians should strictly follow general and specific guidelines and protocols for work safety in their laboratories. These security measures are found in any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the potentially hazardous materials in analytes, lab tech personnel have to wear PPE. This includes wearing protective garments like a lab coat, masks, goggles, and gloves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the regular sanitization of the lab equipment and working surfaces is imperative. Practically, the safety of the job environment relies upon regular disinfection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the risk of infection, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical and clinical laboratory technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ork long hours on their feet, which can also induce health complications. Also, they are exposed to physical injuries from repetitive motion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the collection of samples or the maintenance of lab equipment can include lifting heavy objects, which increases the risk of injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Work Schedules<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lab technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are performed in hospitals, lab techs mostly work in shifts, during weekends, or on holidays. This is also the case for those working in governmental institutions and physician\u2019s offices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical diagnostic centres and educational institutions offer a more regular working schedule, which rarely includes overnight shifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hav<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are full-time contracts.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to Become a Clinical Laboratory Technician<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working in a laboratory, you may not require the intrapersonal skills needed for regular contact with patients. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include another set of skills that are mostly technical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Important Qualities<\/b><\/h4><ul><li><b>Manual dexterity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Having good eye-hand coordination and precision when working with instruments and samples elevates the quality of work and prevents wasting reagents and time.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Physical strength<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014This one is especially important for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entry-level laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where lab techs can be charged with collecting samples from patients.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Technological<\/b> <b>literacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014One of the primary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their ability to use technology for performing analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Digital competence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Automatized analyzers used in clinical labs are more often than not connected to a computer and run through specialized software. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical laboratory technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need to be able to work with the specific software of the lab apparatus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Detail-orientation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014The evaluation of samples and the monitoring of machinery work requires a detail-oriented eye. Furthermore, lab technicians need to spot issues with the testing process as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Problem-solving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Being able to analyze and solve any problems during testing is another critical skill when working in a lab setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Education<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way to obtain a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually starts with completing a 2-year associate\u2019s degree program in laboratory sciences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound theoretical and practical knowledge in biology, chemistry, and math is the groundwork for this program because it includes major laboratory-related disciplines like biochemistry and histology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from an associate\u2019s degree, some vocational and technical schools offer other options for obtaining <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical laboratory technician certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Programs for clinical lab techs can also be found in other institutions, including the US Armed Forces.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the best-reputed programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naacls.org\/Find-a-Program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAACLS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some states, clinical lab technicians are required to obtain a license to work, for which they qualify by completing the minimum educational level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the state-regulations are not the only good motivation for a lab technician to get certified. Another good stimulus is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician salary,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is higher for those with certification.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, clinical lab technicians can pursue either general or specialized certification (in cytotechnology, molecular biology, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Advancement\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/hr-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that 22% of employees quit their work due to the impossibility of career growth, so having a chance for career advancement is an essential aspect of any job.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laboratory technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career opportunities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in many medical fields, but specialization in one or more medical domains brings better chances for a higher-paying job position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MLTs can obtain their specialization and work in specialized laboratories by the means of additional education, work experience, or certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical (or clinical) laboratory technicians can also continue their education to obtain a medical laboratory scientist degree (BSc) and become medical laboratory scientists (MLS), also known as clinical laboratory technologists (CLT).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">career opportunities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a specific field grow when they pass the BSc program for clinical laboratory technologists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, some colleges and universities do not require repeating the subjects that the MLS and the MLT programs have in common. So lab technicians can obtain BSC degrees for a shorter period and become medical lab technologists.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pay<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 337,800 medical laboratory technologists and technicians in 2019, according to the BLS data. And the annual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical lab technician jobs salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of $53,120 was well above the annual wages for all US occupations for the same year ($39,810).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average rate per hour for medical laboratory technicians is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusexplorer.com\/careers\/DA208454\/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technicians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$17.32<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wages in this field depend on the number and types of certifications obtained by the workers, their educational level, workplace, and working experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to information including the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latest clinical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the median annual earnings for experienced medical lab technicians are $54,161 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/medical-lab-technician-ii-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and $44,439 for those with short working experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lowest overall annual wage for this job position in 2019 was $30,920, following BLS data. On the higher end, the top-earning 10% of clinical technicians gained $81,530.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the ranges, the annual pay for senior clinical lab technicians is between $48,598\u2013$59,219, while the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entry-level laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/medical-lab-technician-i-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$39,959\u2013$49,662<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLTs working in hospitals are usually the highest-paid personnel, with a median salary of $55,780 on an annual level. Next are the medical lab techs working in outpatient care centers, followed by those working in diagnostic centers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, those working in the laboratories of educational institutions earn the lowest median <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician salary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of $47,990.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Job Outlook<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspiring clinical lab technicians can let out a sigh of relief because employment for this job profile will grow in the next decade by approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/healthcare-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% each year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/how-to-get-a-job-with-no-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting a job with no experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be challenging, the effort invested in qualifying for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lab technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is well worth the time because the new jobs\u2019 growth rate is significantly higher than the overall rate for all occupations (4%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, given the increasing demand for diagnosis, and the rapid aging of the US population, the number of new job vacancies is expected to grow and reach 362,500 by 2029.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Job Prospects<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment possibilities are higher for certified clinical technicians, and those having more than one certificate enjoy even greater employability rates. In any case, this career choice leads to many job opportunities everywhere across the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And all those asking themselves: \u201cAre there any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician jobs near me<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d can find the answer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What is the salary of a clinical laboratory technician?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual salary bracket f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a clinical laboratory technician, a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ccording to BLS data from 2019, is between $30,920\u2013$81,530. The median <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about $53,120 per year, and the hourly rate is around $17.32.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on their median wages, laboratory technicians earn $13,310 more than the overall median yearly salary and some $8,740 over the median annual salary of health technologists and technicians.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What is a medical and clinical laboratory technician?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical and medical laboratory technicians ar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e laboratory personnel charged with collecting, preparing, and testing specimens of human origin, like tissue, blood, and urine, following the orders of surgeons or physicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical lab techs are the ones that perform most of the routine tests and analyses using automatized lab equipment. Clinical laboratory technologists overlook the work of clinical lab technicians and complete the more complex analysis.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How do I become a clinical laboratory technician?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have an associate\u2019s degree in laboratory science or a similar postsecondary certificate to become a clinical lab technician. Additionally, some states require lab technicians to obtain a license to practice on their territory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this qualification is not always necessary, candidates that have obtained their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical laboratory technician certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e usually the favored candidates in a job interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to have talent, problem-solving and organizational skills, and, above all, the ability to work with laboratory apparatus used in clinical testing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What do clinical lab techs do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical lab technician job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves performing many tasks simultaneously, from collecting samples for analysis to operating lab equipment and recording results.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How specialized or diversified your duties will depend on the laboratory that you will be working in. In any case, you should expect to operate and monitor the performance of sophisticated laboratory equipment daily (blood analyzers, microscopes, cell counters, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are inev<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">itably linked to manipulating and analyzing samples of bodily fluids and tissues. Still, the exact nature of the specimens you\u2019ll be dealing with depends on your employer\u2019s facility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, logging, checking, and discussing test results are also on the laboratory technician\u2019s assignments list.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Is a medical lab tech a good career?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the bachelor, master, or higher degrees needed for other medical laboratory professions, only a 2-year associate\u2019s degree program stands in your way of becoming a clinical lab technician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you can quickly become a part of the most prosperous sector of American society\u2014healthcare\u2014and secure a well-off future given that new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are exp<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ected to grow in the next 10 years.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, with this job position, you will have the possibility to specialize in certain medical areas and advance in your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, you need to know that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lab technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mean working with infectious samples and other dangerous materials, so you will need to follow safety precautions and procedures to the letter. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you are looking for a career in Health Care that doesn\u2019t require lengthy studies and one that will provide you with above-average earnings. In that case, a clinical laboratory technician is an excellent career choice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical laboratory technician<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means joining the healthcare sector at its foundation, becoming an essential part of the medical system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is easily obtainable, since having the multi-tasking, organizational, and technological skills needed for this job can be obtained through proper training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a medical lab technician, you will be helping people in their quest for health\u2014a role that is as morally satisfying, especially given the recent global developments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the choice is all yours of whether or not you will take part in the growing number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical laboratory technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we hope we made it easier by showing you what you can expect.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showing 1 &#8211; 5 of 145 jobs RN, Hospital \u2013 Emergency Department Billings Clinic Billings, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3147,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-homepage-v1.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3136"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3679,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3136\/revisions\/3679"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}