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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

What they do:

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Also Called:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histologist Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Lab Tech), Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histologist Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Lab Tech), Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology Technologist

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Employment Data

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$38,330
Starting Salary (2025)
$59,290
Median Salary (2025)
No Data
Projected Job Growth
29,530
TX Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Independence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing

Expected Knowledge

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 59%
  • Associate's degree 30%
  • Master's degree 5%
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate 4%
  • Some college 1%
  • Other 0%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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