Clinical Technologist

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Clinical technologist perform more complex laboratory tests and procedures then technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their tests, and manage laboratory quality control programs.
Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospitals, but they 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 Technologist)

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high 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 is normally required to become a clinical technician; however come employers accept an associate's degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technologist pursue additional graduate education or specialist training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry,blood banking, and microbiology.

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