In clinical laboratories, they analyze medical specimens to assist the physician and other health care providers in determining the cause of disease and in monitoring treatment. Medical Laboratory Technicians have a strong interest in science, with the capacity to learn technical and analytical skills. They are accurate and reliable, and able to work under pressure and effectively communicate with others. Nationwide, there are more jobs for Medical Laboratory Technicians than graduates to fill those jobs.
Increased demand is projected for the future.
A Medical Laboratory Technician has an excellent background for further study at the baccalaureate and graduate level in fields such as biology, chemistry, or clinical laboratory science. With additional education and experience, Medical Laboratory Technicians can become laboratory managers, technical specialists, teachers, and researchers.