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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 51,747$35,963
$76,409Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists (also known as medical laboratory technologists) and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (also known as medical laboratory technicians) perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
What do they typically do
- Test and analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples
- Operate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and automated cell counters
- Use automated equipment that analyzes multiple samples at the same time
- Record data from medical tests and enter results into a patient's medical record
- Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.2%Job Opening 7Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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