Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.) (2220)

Medical laboratory technicians/technologists play an important role in the diagnosis and management of disease. Medical laboratory professionals have unlimited choices of practice settings: hospitals, reference laboratories, clinics, business, and industry. Areas of scientific exploration open to students are the immune system, cell marker technology, and cancer research. In the clinical area, drug testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and biogenetics are a few of the specialties with openings. For a qualified laboratory professional, the possibilities are as limitless as the imagination. Visit the Medical Lab Tech Career to view sample job opportunities and career resources.

For additional information about a rewarding career as a medical laboratory technician, contact the Board of Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathologists, P.O. Box 12270, Chicago, IL 60612.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Employment of medical laboratory technologists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment of medical laboratory technicians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.”

Upon completion of coursework, Florida State College at Jacksonville does not guarantee employment or salary in a given field of study. Any jobs or salaries mentioned are given as examples of potential employment not a representation of guaranteed income. Graduates may need to seek employment outside the local area.

This program enables graduates to sit for the national certification exams and to be licensed through the State of Florida, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, Department of Health.

If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.