MLT starting salary

Hey, don't worry. The majority of the people on this discussion page are very negative, petty, and honestly, seem miserable. I have my bachelor's degree and could not move away to do my clinicals for MT, so did the MLT(closer to home), and will be able to sit for my MT ASCP next summer. I work with MT's (there are actually only 3 MLT's in my whole lab), and we do the EXACT same job. We are not looked at as inferior in the least. I really like my job a lot. I probably will not stay a tech forever, and plan on begining my master's soon, but it is a great career. Also, in larger areas, the jobs are plentiful.

MLT start out here between 12&14 dollars an hour. Evening shift diff is between 2&2.50 an hour. Night shift diff here is 3-4an hour.weekend shift diff brings in another 4to 5 an hour more plus your evening or night shift pay. Get your mt its another 3-4 dollars an hour

jonnyboy in Mattoon, Illinois said: Hey, don't worry. The majority of the people on this discussion page are very negative, petty, and honestly, seem miserable. I have my bachelor's degree and could not move away to do my clinicals for MT, so did the MLT(closer to home), and will be able to sit for my MT ASCP next summer. I work with MT's (there are actually only 3 MLT's in my whole lab), and we do the EXACT same job. We are not looked at as inferior in the least. I really like my job a lot. I probably will not stay a tech forever, and plan on begining my master's soon, but it is a great career. Also, in larger areas, the jobs are plentiful.

What university were you attending was it in Illinois or perhaps Indiana? I go to ISU in Terre Haute, IN just wondered because I also have to move away for my clinicals.

I got my bachelor's from Eastern Illinois University. I work with quite a few people who went to Indiana State! They did their clinicals in Vincennes, IN. That is one of our sites as well. The closest actually. All the rest are at least 2 1/2 hours away.

Hello all,
I am on my way to get my AA and BS in MLS at Weber state and will be done in three years or less. Then planning on getting my MHA right after while working in the lab. Do you think this is a good idea?

In most States there's not a big distinction between what a MT can do and what a MLT can do, but Tennessee just recently changed that. MLTs can no longer be lead techs nor can they calibrate any of the instruments. I don't know if this came about because of the healthcare reform or if this is just something the State decided to do on their own. I think there is going to be a shift towards hiring more MTs in TN.

What kind of changes have happened and how recently? I work in Cookeville as a MLT and I am not aware of any changes. I still did things as usual when I worked yesterday.

According to our Lab Director MLTs can't calibrate any of the instruments and they can't be lead tech anymore. I'm not sure when it takes affect, I'm thinking sometime this month.

I've been working in a private laboratory in research hormone balance, and it's a very interesting part of lab work.

I guess you can say im a Lab Assistant, and a mild MLT. I do all of the accessioning and review a lot of the results. We test saliva and urine, no hemo, or micro testing. I also do extractions of urine and saliva specimen. I process the reports to be sent to clients. I keep track of my QC, have a consistent lab notebook, and I also keep track of all of the stock of materials in the lab (i.e. i write the PO's and order the materials for everything/anything we need). I guess you can say I am probably the biggest help in my lab. I work under a Phd. Chemist, and a technologist. I got the job in production, and they had me train a little in some lite accessioning, and i just grew and advanced more by having very detailed and meticulous work ethic.
Whats my point?
Well, I've only got my HS diploma (2006 grad), didnt take any chem, and had one biology class. I have not taken any college courses, not even the gen. pre req's for an AA degree. Ive always been intrigued by science but never thought to pursue it as a career, until now when im three years deep into the field.
-Should I really work on getting MLT certified and licensed after my AA and meet requirements/qualifications for ASCP exam? After taking various chem and bio courses and THEN the MLT program (this is now almost 4 yrs later! with just an AA! and a 5k bill!) So im thinking of going big, and just jump shot to CLS get my BA, take the program at UCSD and get bonified.
im only 23 fem, by the time im done with school ill be seeing 30 soon, and not even be far on the ladder of a lab career. Do i really want to be serious in this?

I apologize for such an explaination, but im like the noob of noobs in the field. However i get my work done before deadline, correctly and my work is reliable, it proves so in the results of the lab. I just dont know the science of it all.

I would do it. It would be worth it. Just get experience in a hospital and then get your four year degree online. Ole Miss, university of cincinatti, and plenty of other schools offer medical technologist or clinical lab scientist degrees online. Is it worth going to school to make 20-30 dollars an hour? If your answer is yes then do it. I am 37 and didnt graduate till i was 25. There is plenty of opportunity for younger techs. Alot of people in this field are older and about to retire.

Saro in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: I am going to school to become and MLT, and I already have a BS in Biology. Does anyone know after I become and MLT what steps to take to become an MT. I am moving to Washington as soon as I get my MLT degree. I am kind of nervous after reading some of the comments about the lab being the step child of the medical field. Do most of you MLT/MT enjoy this field??

After mlt school just test for mt ascp certification.

Mike in Minneapolis, Minnesota said: A couple of things:

The difference between MLT and MT is much smaller than Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech. legally, im most states, an MLT cand do everything MTs can do. MLTs have been known to work in every lab department that MTs do and do pretty much all of the same work minus a couple of exceptions.

The biggest difference between MLT and MT is the ability to become a Lab Manager or department managers.

You can become a lab manager as an mlt, but you can not be a technical consultant. As a lab manager your supervisors can be you technical consultant and the pathologist would have to sign off on blood bank and micro stuff. Clia 88 you can not be a lab director unless you have a BS degree. You can be a lab manager but that is up to the hospital that hires for that position.

I am new on the block, meaning I have not passed my mlt exam and I am going to study more effective. However I am excited to read your comments. I am excited about your concerns with the pay,the duties and
futhering your education. I do want to further mine also. Are the upper
chemistry like 124 and 247 more difficult? Please share some of your
study habits or tell me how you prepared for the exam. So far I have heard that repetition is one of the keys to learning. I would appreciate your opinion on any of these matters. I will keep in touch
about my progress. I am very elated over your achievements. I just love
working in the lab is my goal. I want to become independent like Maslaw.

I have to agree that there is nothing special about being an MLT and yes I agree that our job is to push buttons!!! And I say that as an MLT not as a person who has not been in a lab before. Thats true that you have to know what the test result mean but anyone who has intrest in the medical field would know! And an MLT has access to the diagnosis so that makes the # make sense. I wish I had known what it is realy like before going through 2 1/2 years of this. Oh ya and would someone please tell me why do lab people have no respect for anyone in the hospital especialy the nurses who work 10 times harder than us MLT's. Every hospital I have been in complain about all the other departments in the hospital and even complain about each other. I have to say I was shocked when I first started at how unprofessional lab techs are no wonder we are the lowest paying department in the hospital!!! Maybe this is due to our work enviroment cooped up in the lab all day that drove some of the MLTs to be such bitter people. I hope to God I do not become one of those people as years pass by IF I stay in this field!

Everyone talking about how CA pays the most but they forget one crucial aspect...and that is the standard of living. The standard of living is higher in CA than in most places so the pay per hour for MLT/MT's is set to match that. So when you look at it that way it sounds like your making tons more but in all actuality your not! Your pay in CA ends up being comparable to every other MT's salary nationwide, just about. Unless your living in a cardboard box eating Ramen noodles everyday most ppl in CA aren't banking as much as they'd have you believe. As a RN, i hear the same thing from CA nurses as well, and everybody started trying to flock there for jobs, but they didn't realize the standard of living costs was ridiculous.

JMarie in Vista, California said: I've been working in a private laboratory in research hormone balance, and it's a very interesting part of lab work...[QUOTE]

You 23 years old and no matter what field you go for you gotta start somewhere, and at some point. If the lab excites you that much then maybe that is where you may want to stay. Either route you choose is going to be about 4 years. Whether you do MLT or MT. Both are going to require you complete 2 years of science, math, english/history, etc. (your basics) no matter what.

NLaB in Trenton, Michigan said: Everyone talking about how CA pays the most but they forget one crucial aspect...and that is the standard of living. The standard of living is higher in CA than in most places so the pay per hour for MLT/MT's is set to match that. So when you look at it that way it sounds like your making tons more but in all actuality your not! Your pay in CA ends up being comparable to every other MT's salary nationwide, just about. Unless your living in a cardboard box eating Ramen noodles everyday most ppl in CA aren't banking as much as they'd have you believe. As a RN, i hear the same thing from CA nurses as well, and everybody started trying to flock there for jobs, but they didn't realize the standard of living costs was ridiculous.

Depends on the area as there are plenty of low cost areas in CA. I've discussed this before. Our cost of living is probably comparable to New York's but our pay is a good $5 an hour higher based on experience.

Long-winded Lab Lady in Lancaster, Pennsylvania said: I am a young MLT student and I am VERY excited about entering this field!

The pay is not the same as that of other "front line" hospital employees, such as nurses, and you don't go into lab science for recognition. If you want those, be a nurse. If you would rather help patients in a more indirect, yet just as important way, this could be the field for you. MLTs/MTs tend to be a bit more quiet and laid back than nurses, who tend to be more boisterous and outgoing.

I work in a lab now in specimen processing, so I have interactions with lab personnel as well as other hospital workers like nurses. You will encounter lots of idiot nurses, idiot doctors, idiot janitors/security guards/unit secretaries/anyone else, and idiot MLTs/MTs... it is like working ANYWHERE ELSE: you will have your fair share of idiots!

That being said, I have noticed that there are a decent number of lab workers who are less than happy. Generally, these people have been in the field for a long time, are nearing retirement, and are tired of being stuck in a lab with no windows and with the same people day in, day out. It can wear you out! However, this is an AGING FIELD, and 10 years from now, I'd say a good deal of the people who are techs now will be retired. This will create more demand for MLTs/MTs, and maybe pay will move up some. Maybe not. But there will be a "fresh" influx of people, and I know that I am ready to create a POSITIVE working environment in the lab! I welcome more optimistic, positive young people like myself to join me. Good luck to everyone!

Amen for the brighter day people such as yourself!

CLS48 in California said: The problem is technicians can't release results because they don't have the license. Laboratories will always need MTs.

In, CA, technicians get paid $12 to $20 per hour depending on experience. MTs get $28 to $48 depending on experience and hospital location in CA.

The difference in salary appears to be more pronounced here than other places. I find it ridiculous that technicians can make almost as much as MTs in some places given that people with just high school diplomas can become technicians with experience, while MTs have to get the BS degree.

Things are completely different in different states. An MLT is not just a high school job. I have worked in multiple labs where I do the same work as a MT and I get $10 less and hour simply because I have a 2 yr degree vs a 4 yr.

Just FYI, I also have a degree, am ASCP certified and have a state license. I am a MLT, but I had to work very hard to get here. I don't know how it works in CA, but no one just walked into the lab that I work in without knowing what they were doing first or without a degree AND license. The only difference between responsibility is that I can't be a supervisor.

For all the MT's who feel that they are soooo much better than all of us lowly MLT's, you should take a look around your lab and realize how much harder your job would be without the support of your CO-workers. I think it might be time to climb down off that high horse that you are riding.

Steph in Carrollton, Texas said: MLT make 15-19 in texas. MT make 19-23. Its not much of a difference. Its the MLT that are lowering the wages for the MT. If the clinical laboratories made BS MT a requirement they would start alot higher like 25-30. Then people would actually want to stay in the field.

AZ ave salary for MT is $25-30

I don't see anyone saying anything about MA, but I just need to throw in my 2 cents. There are very limited programs here and the starting pay for an MLT is $50,000 a year, give or take a few thousand depending on where you work. I am currently in an associate's degree program and know many MLT's and I have never heard a single one say anything about being treated poorly by MT, PA's or Pathologists, so I feel bad for the techs that work with all of you a-holes that think they're better than the MLTs. Come to MA, make more money and get some well deserved respect. They're is no room for such pig headedness when your all trying to do the same damn thing, enough said.

So I was admitted to the 15 month accelerated CLS program at UMDNJ (already have a BS in Biology) and was informed after I could take the national licensing exam and work in any one of 13 licensed states...CA being one of them. I haven't taken biochemistry (molecular biology satisfies this agreement or 3 semesters of physics (I took 2). Basically the ciriculum is this.
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC2119 Basic Laboratory Operations 2
MLSC2129 Hematology I 3
MLCS2169 Body Fluids 1
MLSC2249 Clinical Chemistry I 4
MLSC2159 Clinical Immunology 2
Total 12

Fall Semester (16 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4279 Clinical Microbiology 6
MLSC2239 Immunohematology I 3
MLSC4349 Clinical Chemistry II 3
MLSC4329 Hematology II 3
Total 15

Spring Semester (18 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4310 Laboratory Statistics, Management and Education 2
MLSC4319 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics 2
MLSC4339 Immunohematology II 2
MLSC4429 Clincal Practice in Hematology and Urinalysis* 2
MLSC4449 Clinical Practice in Chemistry* 2
MLSC4489 Independent Study 3
Total 13

Summer Semester (14 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4390 Topics in Medical Laboratory Science** 1
MLSC4439 Clinical Practice in Immunohematology and Immunology* 2
MLSC4479 Clinical Practice in Microbiology* 2
Total 5
Total Credits: 45

Anyways if I pass the national exam could I go straight to work out in CA. My dad lives out in CA, but UMDNJ is actually cheaper than most of the CA programs.

I was wondering if I could take the CLS BS program @ UMDNJ and then move to CA (father lives out there) after taking the national licensure exam and go to work out there. The UMDNJ program is fifteen months long and consists of...

Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC2119 Basic Laboratory Operations 2
MLSC2129 Hematology I 3
MLCS2169 Body Fluids 1
MLSC2249 Clinical Chemistry I 4
MLSC2159 Clinical Immunology 2
Total 12

Fall Semester (16 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4279 Clinical Microbiology 6
MLSC2239 Immunohematology I 3
MLSC4349 Clinical Chemistry II 3
MLSC4329 Hematology II 3
Total 15

Spring Semester (18 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4310 Laboratory Statistics, Management and Education 2
MLSC4319 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics 2
MLSC4339 Immunohematology II 2
MLSC4429 Clincal Practice in Hematology and Urinalysis* 2
MLSC4449 Clinical Practice in Chemistry* 2
MLSC4489 Independent Study 3
Total 13

Summer Semester (14 weeks)
Course # Course Title Credits
MLSC4390 Topics in Medical Laboratory Science** 1
MLSC4439 Clinical Practice in Immunohematology and Immunology* 2
MLSC4479 Clinical Practice in Microbiology* 2
Total 5
Total Credits: 45

Just curious if I still need to take Biochemistry and physics III (molecular bio satisfies the agreement for biochemistry in NJ and I've never heard of a bio major taking 3 semesters of physics anywhere--only 2 :-P)

If it has one year of rotations then it should be ok.

I would contact the laboratory field services first.... To obtain the CA license they are strict about hours and required courses before issuing licenses... I do know many out of state CLS and they were required to take a class or two after moving because they did not full fill the requirement from the out of state university.. And what exactly is this national licencing exam.... I've never heard of it.... To my knowledge there is not just one license that covers the entire u.s.. I do know many, if not most states recognize ASCP as a certifying agency and have omitted a state test in place of BOR in which you can use to apply for the particular states licenses.... So in short, to work in all 50 states, you need 13 separate licenses...

and no you can't go straight to work... The application process for CA license can take several months... They employ 1 person to regulate all the lab licenses in CA... Good luck tho... CA pays the best in lab science... :)

was a double major in Electrical Engineering/Physics but recently switched to Biology BS - Medical Technology. I haven't taken any Biology and Chemistry classes yet except for College Chemistry1 4 years ago a pre-req for materials engineering. I have 80+ units completed so far, most are engineering. I am wondering if I should stick to MT or switch back to EE.

My career goals have changed though. Based on the SDS and other tests I have taken, it says that my skills are more scientific/technical with Immunhologist, Hermantalogist, etc. Based on SDS result, I am an ICS (Investigative, Conventional, Social).

To restate my key concern: Should I stick with MT even though I am really rusty in sciences and math (aka college algebra) or just go back to EE?

Thank you all in advance,

Both are good choices, but I would say engineering has harder math classes. If your rusty in sciences your not going to do well in either major, unless you really apply yourself and make some changes. Both require solid math skills, engineering more so. Basically your going to need to improve your math skills.

Thanks @ustadude. I do appreciate your response. I'm really rusty in both sections especially Differential Equations. I am really rusty in sciences but I think I remember physics more (engineering physics) more than any other class. I don't think I can switch back or change major anymore due to the fact that my university has a new rule that you have to show that you can complete it within 140 units. I have 80+ units right now, most of which are electrical engineering classes.

Hey guys this is Suman,Hello and hai to everybody. Here i want to introduce my self. I am a DMLT Holder with 7 yrs of exp. .in INDIA .while i did my diploma i went full of 2 years hospital training with theory classes. But for the B.Sc MLT Students have attended only 1 month hospital training in their final year of graduation. If we compare to the syllabus of DMLT And Bsc Mlt... Bsc had less. Only Only one paper exam that also come in final sem. They had science study for first 2 years. See what they invented for lab nothìng.

i don't have an answer for your question but maybe you can help me with mine. i just got accepted to the CLS program @ UMDNj and i am kind of confused on which campus i should go for. i 've heard that the CLS program in newark is harder than other campuses. Do you think this is true and what campus did you apply to?

Steph in Carrollton, Texas said: MLT make 15-19 in texas. MT make 19-23. Its not much of a difference. Its the MLT that are lowering the wages for the MT. If the clinical laboratories made BS MT a requirement they would start alot higher like 25-30. Then people would actually want to stay in the field.

wow wages are starting at 30 for new CLS in CA. I am an MLS in CA that can not get the CLS license so I have the MLT license for CA but not many labs are comfortable hiring an MLT. ONly 3 labs to choose from in my area so I am SOL!!

With this kind of english "counteryes" I think you are limited to few countries that you can apply in!

starting salary is 15000 to 25000.

CLS48 in California said: I'm not sure MLTs can report results out. I'd like to see evidence of that. Do you have a link that specifically says this? While they do have licensed MLT, I do not believe they can report results out yet.

I am a MLT working in a Hospital for a year now, reporting out results, calling the doctors, calling critical results to the floors and what not. I am not certified yet but studying and working towards it. The only thing in the hospital I work at that MTs can do that MLTs can't do is SUPERVISE.

CLS48 in California said: The problem is technicians can't release results because they don't have the license. Laboratories will always need MTs.

In, CA, technicians get paid $12 to $20 per hour depending on experience. MTs get $28 to $48 depending on experience and hospital location in CA.

The difference in salary appears to be more pronounced here than other places. I find it ridiculous that technicians can make almost as much as MTs in some places given that people with just high school diplomas can become technicians with experience, while MTs have to get the BS degree.

That sound like a California problem-along with a lot of others!I've been an MLT for 17 years and have never worked where I can't release results.I think labs need to rely less on MT's and more on MLT'S.Saves money and its only a nose in the air thing to say differently.It's just like only RN's.Absolutely no reason for it!

If it wasn't different, there wouldn't be a different title. MT isn't better than MT and vice versa but they are DIFFERENT. Pretending like they aren't is just ridiculous. MT's have more years of REQUIRED education and therefore get paid more money. I don't understand what all of the fighting is about.

Oops, I meant MLT*

I agree, one CLS supervising 4 MLTs...and I am looking at job offers for MLT paying over 20 bucks an hour (UCLA medical center at 28 plus change) only places like quest diagnostics would pay less than 20...

Hey everyone. so do you guys know what the job market is like for mlt's. All the automation worries me at times.

The only different in education between MT and MLT is that MT take the gen ed classes which has nothing to do with the field. MLT's is just as good as MT's as far as working in the feild. I hate it when MT's act like they are better and more educated thans MLT's. Both can do the same thing in the lab but MT's have the abiity to supervise.

Ok, MT's just have a bachelor's with GE courses which have nothing to do with the field or help in this field in any way, and they get paid more. They are the same.
I'm not acting "better" and frankly, I think acting better as well as saying they are the same is a bit ignorant. If they were the same there wouldn't be different tests or different education requirements or different pay.

I am an MLT and an MT (ASCP), and I was both a CLT and CLS(NCA), before ASCP and NCA merged. I can tell you that in most states (with the exception of California), an MLT does exactly the same job that an MT does, including releasing results, and often serving in supervisory positions. How do I know this? I am also a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and I am a director of an MLT program, but I have lived and worked in many states, prior to becoming an educator. My students study the exact same clinical laboratory textbooks that MT students use. The primary difference is that MLT students do not have the administration and management courses, nor do they take the extensive number of general education courses that are an integral part of the MT/CLS curriculum. However MLT students, in general, often have greater clinical hour requirements.

There has always been a tremendous amount of "trash talk" about MLTs by MTs and I think that is a pretty sad commentary, considering that we are supposed to be working as a healthcare team for the benefit of our patients. The fact is that many MTs today use their degree as a stepping stone to Med School and only work an average of 1-2 years in the clinical lab, contributing to shortages of qualified laboratory professionals. MLTs tend to stay in the field, working many years in the clinical lab. The salaries for all lab professionals are low, especially considering the level of knowledge and responsibility required for both MLTs and MTs. Maybe instead of spending so much time grumbling about MTs vs MLTs, there should be more collaboration to act proactively and resolve the salary problem!

I am an MLT and an MT (ASCP), and I was both a CLT and CLS(NCA), before ASCP and NCA merged. I can tell you that in most states (with the exception of California), an MLT does exactly the same job that an MT does, including releasing results, and often serving in supervisory positions. How do I know this? I am also a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and I am a director of an MLT program, but I have lived and worked in many states, prior to becoming an educator. My students study the exact same clinical laboratory textbooks that MT students use. The primary difference is that MLT students do not have the administration and management courses, nor do they take the extensive number of general education courses that are an integral part of the MT/CLS curriculum. However MLT students, in general, often have greater clinical hour requirements.

There has always been a tremendous amount of "trash talk" about MLTs by MTs and I think that is a pretty sad commentary, considering that we are supposed to be working as a healthcare team for the benefit of our patients. The fact is that many MTs today use their degree as a stepping stone to Med School and only work an average of 1-2 years in the clinical lab, contributing to shortages of qualified laboratory professionals. MLTs tend to stay in the field, working many years in the clinical lab. The salaries for all lab professionals are low, especially considering the level of knowledge and responsibility required for both MLTs and MTs. Maybe instead of spending so much time grumbling about MTs vs MLTs, there should be more collaboration to act proactively and resolve the salary problem!

You know, back when I was just "CLS-Hopeful," I too thought that MLTs cannot release results. Turns out, that here in CA, they can. Of course they can. Lab Assistants, which are all CPTs last I checked, cannot, obviously, that is why they are usually kept within the parameters of "Processing." MLTs can and do release results. They can work in all areas of the laboratory EXCEPT for Blood Bank. One thing they CANNOT do, is Microscopy. So for instance, working in the Hematology and Microbiology would be limited. But all Clinical Chemistry Departments are free reign. My hospital just very recently hired an MLT for the Chemistry and Emergency Depts of the Clinical Laboratory. And yes, 1 CLS to 4 MLT is the ratio by law. Whether ClS' like it or not, MLTs are here to stay. OH and last I checked, at least HERE in this particular region of CA, MLTs start at about $24/hr. Lab Assistants go from $17-$26/hr DOE.

Very interesting reading these post for the last year. Im 39 have an AS Biotechnology and worked in Pharmaceuticals for 6 years and now with the loss of drug patents I was laidoff. In the pharma field I could do the same job as a BS micro technician but the FDA regulated what degrees can perform what tasks this eliminated arguments and helped differentiate payscales. Anyways, I decided to continue with a BS Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science, job security is the main reason. What I see happening with the battling between MT and MLT is very disturbing and really makes me wonder if I made the right choice with what seems to be a hostile work environment just as I approach my clinical year beginning in December. I really researched the best I could as far as pursuing MT or MLT programs. Here in Indiana there is a huge difference in Core Class requirements between the two programs, for example I have to complete one year inorganic chem and one year organic chem, immunology, and a year of clinicals. The MLT program doesnt require anything close to this and requires only 6 mos clinicals, although it does serve its purpose and has 100% job placement. I think to each is their own, we all have our life paths and there is no reason to squash someone elses path to make ourselves feel better about our choices.If a person progresses, no matter the degree isnt that the point of a career and a job. As far as pay, maybe MT's in each state should advocate for their state to pass a "MLT bill" as CA has done. Good post, nice to see another that views the bashing as unprofessional and interesting to see that MLT's have longer clinicals than MT's, opposite of my state.

Hi everyone, to the one in Indianna, I can't imagine that the actual workplace is like this, in addition for the most part it seems like this field attracts the lets get the job done, keep to yourself types, along those lines I can't imagine that they like confrontation and will avoid it all costs, some of the things said on this post I'm sure people don't say in the lab, that is just incredibly unprofessional, anyhow I just had a couple of questions I'm currently completing an enviromental science degree, however I'm concerned that I won't be able to find a job after I graduate, I have most of the pre-req's done for entry into an MLT program, expect things like phlebotomy and 2nd year of Chemistry...the only MLT program near me is aobut 2 and a half hours away, I'm having a hard time getting the school to get back in touch with me...my understanding is that for MLT clinicals are 6 months long, however I don't know how many days per week, or how many hours at a time...this would be useful information because I will be taking other courses and will need to know how to schedule them...I know that people on here won't know school specifically, however I was wondering if a few people could share the sched they had for clincials on here (MLT only please) in addition is it difficult to get a job as an entry level MLT thanks...

CLS48 in California said: The problem is technicians can't release results because they don't have the license. Laboratories will always need MTs.

In, CA, technicians get paid $12 to $20 per hour depending on experience. MTs get $28 to $48 depending on experience and hospital location in CA.

The difference in salary appears to be more pronounced here than other places. I find it ridiculous that technicians can make almost as much as MTs in some places given that people with just high school diplomas can become technicians with experience, while MTs have to get the BS degree.

I find it crazy that because mama and papa put you through school or because a Pell grant got you though 4 years of partying that you are superior to those that know the impact of every move we make in our positions. A BS does not make you good at what you do. This is also about age discrimination how many techs over 45 have a BS degree but do everything in the laboratory field?

what are the chances of a starting MLT to make $15-$16 starting

David in Miami, Florida said: what are the chances of a starting MLT to make $15-$16 starting

In my part of Texas, that's about the norm, assuming that the person is certified and probably "paying their dues" by working on the 3-11 or 11-7 shift.