- According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, clinical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory procedures, such as operating automated analyzers or preparing specimens. Clinical laboratory technicians can also perform manual tests with the help of detailed instructions.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, clinical laboratory personnel can be exposed to infectious specimens; however, these workers are trained in the methods of sterilization and infection control. Laboratories are clean and well-lighted.
The environment and work hours vary, depending on the type and size of the employment setting. Independent laboratories and large hospitals that operate around the clock can require employees to work shifts during evenings, weekends and holidays. - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a clinical laboratory technician usually needs a certificate or associate's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory sciences.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, clinical laboratory technicians earned a national mean hourly wage of $18.20 and a national mean annual wage of $37,860 in May 2009.
- According to the National Employment Matrix from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for clinical laboratory technicians is expected to increase by 16 percent through 2018.
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