Clinical Lab Technician
Transcript: Responsibilities and Daily Activities Documentation Of Sources Training Needed: Can receive an associate degree from community colleges. Receive a certificate from a hospital or a vocational school. A small percentage learn their skills through on-the-job training. Pass a certification exam Some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered Bennett, Samuel E.; Mosbaugh, Dale. "Laboratory Technician." Genetics. 2003. Retrieved November 13, 2014 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406500165.html Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderlund, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Lowest Salary: $39,580 Mid-Range Salary: $57,580 Highest Salary: $78,900 Salary wide variety of experimental techniques advancement options vary on you skill of work. variety of work times, very flexible stays on call, in case of emergency 24/7 around 32 hours a week work shifts usually last to 4-8 hours a day Some colleges that offer Clinical Lab Technician spots Degree's: Bachelors Degree Two year associates degree Self Reflection Daily Responsibilities: set up and sanitize laboratories prepare specimens match blood compatibility analyze fluid chemical content collect blood samples examine immune system elements handle sophisticated laboratory equipment I can see myself doing this career for multiple reasons, but may reconsider for different ones. I could see myself doing this in the future because it has a good, flexible hour times and you can work around the clock easily. Not to mention there is a decent pay although you have to go to about four years of college to receive good advancement. when i chose this career i believed it was working for working with computers and such but this doesn't differ much. Clinical Lab Tech's seems to be a good choice for me because I prefer the high tech they do for the job, so i will consider it. Technicians at work Clinical Lab Technician Average Salary: $26,800 High school Classes: Math and Science Curriculum ( mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) Work Times and Advancement Opportunities State Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 Education and Training