# Medical Lab Technician jobs and career guide

Category: Technicians & Therapy
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/medical-lab-technician/
Also called: MLT, Lab Tech, Clinical Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician

Medical lab technicians run the tests that help doctors diagnose and treat patients, analyzing blood, urine and tissue samples in clinic, hospital and reference labs.

## Typical US pay
$45k–$65k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Run tests on blood, urine and other specimens
- Operate and calibrate lab analyzers
- Check results for accuracy and report them to providers
- Follow quality control and safety procedures

## Key skills
- Lab analyzers
- Quality control
- Specimen processing
- Attention to detail
- LIS software

## Training
An associate degree in clinical laboratory science (MLT program).

## Licensing & certifications
Many employers require MLT certification from ASCP or AMT, and some states, including California, Florida and New York, require a state license.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.