Clinical technologist

                 Clinical technologist

Clinical technologist perform more complex laboratory test and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their test, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

Most clinical laboratory specialist work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practice, 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 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 technologist pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical al chemistry, blood banking and microbiology.

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