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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Description
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Common Tasks
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
- Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
- Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
- Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $24.28 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $14.77 and $31.47 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $50,481.16 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $30,718.84 and $65,465.22 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,200 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 21.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,460.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $24.00 with the median annual salary reaching $51,587.
