Graduates of the medical technology program are eligible to take a national certification examination. Most medical technologists work in hospitals, private laboratories, public health agencies, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies or industrial laboratories. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and a Certificate of Training in Medical Technology. Medical technologists with graduate training in biochemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology or virology will find employment opportunities in the clinical and research arenas and in laboratory management. With experience medical technologists often become supervisors, educators, customer service representatives, and administrators.
Salaries vary by employer and geographic location of employment.
In general, medical technologists employed in large cities receive the highest salaries.