Medical Technologist

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 or Related Field (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 or Related Field (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 or Related Field (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