Career Profile
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
General Information
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Important Work Activities
- Processing Information
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.89/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.94, while experienced workers are paid $30.33. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 216 Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 251.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, and Offices of Physicians.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians include Biology, Chemistry, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians is Bachelor's. 94% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.