Medical Laboratory Technician

 

Career Description

Medical laboratory technicians (MLT) are clinical laboratory personnel who perform a variety of tests under the supervision of medical technologists to aid in detecting, diagnosing and treating diseases. MLTs perform routine tests in the areas of blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis.

Academic Requirements

Most medical laboratory technicians have an associate’s degree or certificate from a community or junior college. Certificates also are available from a hospital or vocational-technical school.

Schools

Southwestern Illinois College
800/222-5131

St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
314/644-9100

Professional Associations

National
American Association of Bioanalysts
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory Management Association

State
Missouri Organization for Clinical Laboratory Science

Additional Information

Learn More About Clinical Laboratory Services
Read Personal Accounts of Current Medical Technologists