The medical technologist performs a full range of laboratory tests – from simple pre-marital blood tests to more complex tests to uncover diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, and cancer.
Medical technologists work quickly and carefully. The test results they give to doctors influence the medical treatment a patient receives.
Medical technologists are employed in hospitals, independent laboratories, clinics, and public health departments.
$75,000
Overall employment of medical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. An increase in the aging population is expected to lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures.
Medical technologists need a combination of formal education (bachelor’s degree) plus clinical education in a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
American Society for Clinical Pathology
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603
800-267-2727
www.ascp.org
American Medical Technologists
10700 West Higgins, Suite 150
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-823-5169
www.americanmedtech.org
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
1861 International Drive, Suite 200
McLean, VA 22102
571-748-3770
www.ascls.org