Clinical Technologist

Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory tests and procedures than technicians. They supervise technicians, confirm their tests and manage laboratory quality control programs

Most clinical laboratory specialist work in hospitals, and they are also employed by private practices from many companies and pharmaceutical companies and universities

Average Salary

$25,000- $40.000(clinical technologists)

Education 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 required  specialized  in-home training program is required to become a clinical laboratory technician

A bachelor’s degree in the field is normally required to become clinical technologists; however some companies accept an associate’s degree instead and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technicians pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology