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Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Nursing Assistants
Dentists
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Pharmacists
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians
Radiologic Technologists
Information Technology (Computer and Information Systems Managers)
Personnel and Training Managers (Human Resources)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Technologists (Medical Technologists) work under the direction of the Pathologist to perform complex tests on blood, body fluids, tissues and cells. They use a microscope or a complex computerized chemical analyzer to examine a specimen and determine whether the results are normal or represent disease. They make cultures to look for bacteria, parasites, or other microorganisms that could cause infection. They analyze samples for chemical content or reaction, determine blood glucose or cholesterol levels, collect, type and cross-match blood samples for transfusions. Medical technologists interpret the results and relay them to the physician. Technologists may specialize in a particular lab area. They supervise their area or the entire lab plus the laboratory technicians and aides. Med Techs have a bachelor's degree in medical technology or one of the life sciences and have passed a national certification examination. Clinical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Laboratory Technicians) work under the direction of the Medical Technologist and Pathologist to perform most of the routine laboratory testing and procedures. Technicians may prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers. They are trained to draw blood and test blood. They may specialize in a particular lab area. Lab techs have an associate degree and have passed a national certification examination. Hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, and medical laboratories are the major employers. In Minnesota, the median a medical technologist salary is about $47,000 per year and a lab technician's median annual salary is about $30,000.
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