Medical Laboratory Technician

 

Career Description

Medical laboratory technicians (MLT) are clinical laboratory personnel who perform a variety of tests under the supervision of medical technologists to aid in detecting, diagnosing and treating diseases. MLTs perform routine tests in the areas of blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis.

Annual Salary

Entry: $28,018	Mean: $35,610	Experienced: $42,806
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Hourly Wage

Entry: $13.47	Mean: $17.12	Experienced: $20.58
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Academic Requirements

Most medical laboratory technicians first receive an associate’s degree or certificate from a community or junior college. Certificates also are available from a hospital or vocational-technical school.

Schools

Rockhurst University
800/842-6776

University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
877/729-8266

University of Missouri-Kansas City
816/235-2577

William Jewell College
816/781-7700

Professional Associations

National
American Association of Bioanalysts
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Management Association

State
Missouri Organization for Clinical Laboratory Science

Additional Information

Learn More About Clinical Laboratory Services
Read Personal Accounts of Current Medical Technologists