Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Tech

Job Summary

Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.

Education, Certification & Licensure

Pathway I

Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

N / A

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Medical Technology or Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Science

Required

ASCP Certification Eligible

Medical Technology

Required

ASCP Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

AMT Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

or

Pathway II

Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

N / A

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education)

Required

NAACLS Accredited Program

Medical Lab Science field

Required

ASCP Certification Eligible

Medical Technology

Required

ASCP Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

AMT Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

or

Pathway III

Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

N / A

Required

U.S. Military

Medical Laboratory Training

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education)

Required

ASCP Certification Eligible

Medical Technology

Preferred

ASCP Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

AMT Certification

Medical Technology

Preferred

or

Pathway IV

Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

N / A

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Biological Science (equivalency required for foreign education)

Required

ASCP Certification Eligible

Medical Technology

Required

ASCP, AMT, or equivalent Certification

Medical Technology

Required

Experience

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

1 or more

Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis / Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory

Preferred