Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Did You Know:*
- Excellent job opportunities are expected.
- Clinical laboratory technologists usually have a bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory technicians generally need either an associate degree or a certificate.
- Most jobs will continue to be in hospitals, but employment will grow rapidly in other settings, as well.
Industry Areas
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
- Offices of Physicians
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Overall Kind of Work*
Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Clinical laboratory technologists, also referred to as clinical laboratory scientists or medi...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Clinical laboratory personnel are trained to work with infectious specimens. When proper methods of infection control and sterilization are followed, few hazards exist. Protective masks, gloves an...
Military
Medical laboratory technicians work in medical centers, clinics, and hospitals on land or aboard ships.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 2.68% (0-20 Hours)
- 12.95% (21-34 Hours)
- 7.04% (35-39 Hours)
- 73.12% (40 Hours)
- 3.59% (41-49 Hours)
- 0.62% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians (29-2010)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 59.26% (Private For-Profit)
- 27.56% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 8.21% (State and Local Govt)
- 4.31% (Federal Government)
- 0.66% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
2,750 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists in the military