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 in normally
required to become a clinical technologists; however some employers accept an
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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