Medical Laboratory Technicians have many career opportunities working in Hospital Laboratories, Clinics, Physician's Offices, Public Health Laboratories. Reference Laboratories, Veterinarian Laboratories, Sales and Marketing.
More information on laboratory professions:
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – http://www.ascp.org
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) – http://www.ascls.org
AMT American Medical Technologists - http://americanmedtech.org
Job Outlook/Salaries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of medical laboratory technicians and scientists is expected to increase by 14% through the year 2026. According to Jobs Rated Almanac, medical laboratory science has good job growth and good job security. The latest information shows the median annual wage for medical laboratory technicians and scientists is about $61,890. Currently there is a shortage in many parts of the country guaranteeing employment and higher salaries for graduates.
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