Clinical Technologist

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Clinical Technologist performs more complex laboratory tests and procedures than technicians, confirm their test, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospital, bot 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 specialized in-house training programs 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 socialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.

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