Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Code: 29-2012.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Clinical Lab Tech (Clinical Laboratory Technician)
Lab Assistant (Laboratory Assistant)
Lab Associate (Laboratory Associate)
Lab Tech (Laboratory Technician)
Medical Lab Assistant (Medical Laboratory Assistant)
Medical Technician (Medical Tech)
Microbiology MLT (Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician)
MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
Specimen Processor
Travel Medical Lab Tech (Travel Medical Laboratory Technician)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Salaries for a Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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