Medical Laboratory Technician

Often working under the supervision of a medical technologist and using a variety of laboratory instruments and machines, Medical Laboratory Technicians perform routine medical lab tests on body fluids like blood, urine and tissue samples to help diagnose, treat and prevent diseases.
- Hospitals
- Medical Labs
- Doctors’ Offices
- Research Facilities
- Pharmaceutical Labs
- Medical Sales
COA Programs
- Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology4 semesters
Salary in NC
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Entry
$33,200
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Median
$40,000
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Experienced
$55,000
Job Outlook
+33%
Qualifications
An associate degree from COA will make you equally or better qualified than 47.6% of current Medical Laboratory Technicians, and transferring to a four-year institution enhances career prospects.