Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist

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                  Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory tests and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their tests, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

                  Most clinical laboratory specialists work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practices, medical groups, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and universities.

Average Salary:

$20,000-$28,000(Clinical Laboratory Technicians)

$25,000-$40,000(Clinical technologists)

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in ,science, math, and English.

An associate’s degree in the field or completion of a specialized in-house training programs is required to become a clinical laboratory technician.

A bachelor’s degree in the field is normally required to become clinical technologist; however some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as a substitute. Many technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking and microbiology.

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Biomedical Equipment

             Biomedical Equipment Technician

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Duties equipment technicians inspect, maintain, and repair different types of medical equipment used to diagnose and treat disease. They perform safety checks and train practitioners to safely operate equipment, Biomedical equipment technology has been one of the fastest growing medical career fields in recent years.

Average Salary:$20,000-$38,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and electronics courses in high school.

Following high school, biomedical equipment technicians complete one to three years of course work in biomedical equipment technology, medical-electronics, or biomedical engineering. Most programs lead to certification and/or associate degrees. Some employers will hire electronics technicians and provide on the job biomedical technology training.

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