Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 14-20, 2024, is an annual celebration of recognizing medical laboratory professionals, such as technicians and pathologists, who play a vital role in health and patient care.
Medical Laboratory Technician Fast Facts
What’s a medical laboratory technician/technologist and what do they do?
Performs complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Education Requirements & Skills
An Associate Degree, A Bachelor’s Degree, or a Master’s or Professional Degree
Skills may include:
- Attention to detail
- Technology skills
- Lab procedures
- Lab equipment
- Analysis
- Service
- Organization
Median Starting Salary & Benefits
- $53,000/year
- Full benefits
Professor Tiffany, also known as Medical Lab Lady Gill, and students in the medical laboratory technology (MLT) program at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) give a tour of the laboratory — and share why they study in the lab. Join 250K others by watching the video on TikTok.
“It’s the science behind the medicine!” says students in the MLT Program at CSM.
Medical Lab Students Katie, Brandon, Ally
@joinmdhealth The science behind the medicine! Students in the medical laboratory technology (MLT) program at the College of Southern Maryland share why they study in the lab. #southernmaryland #collegeprogram #JoinMdHealth #medicallabscientist ♬ original sound – JoinMdHealth
Medical Lab Student Emily
Emily, a medical lab tech student at the Allegany College of Maryland shares what she likes most about the program. Watch Emily’s video on TikTok.
@joinmdhealth Being in the MLT program is hands-on. It’s science. It’s innovation 💡🔬🦠 #MLT #medicallabtechnologist #medicallaboratorytechnician #science #college #Maryland #AlleganyCollege #fyppppp ♬ Yasashi – CXSPER
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