Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Technologist

 

Career Description

Medical technologists (M.T.) are clinical laboratory technologists who supervise medical laboratory technicians. They may perform various tests in all scientific areas or may choose to focus their skills in one area.

Annual Salary

Entry: $36,400	Midpoint: $45,406	Experienced: $54,538
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Hourly Wage

Entry: $17.50	Mean: $21.83	Experienced: $26.22
Source: Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, 2006 Salary Data

Academic Requirements

An individual can become an M.T. (AAB) with an associate’s degree plus three years of experience. A master’s degree in medical technology also is available to M.T.s who are interested in teaching or administrative positions.

Schools

KU School of Allied Health (Kansas City, Kan.)
913/588-5235

North Kansas City Hospital - The School of Clinical Laboratory Science
816/691-2000

Rockhurst University
800/842-6776

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
816/932-2410

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