Career overview

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

O*NET-SOC 29-2011.00

Median pay / yr$61,890

OutlookBelow Average

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists.

Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

ChemistryKnowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.