US Department of Labor: Medical and clinical laboratory technicians may prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers, for example, or they may perform manual tests following detailed instructions. They may work in several areas of the clinical laboratory or specialize in just one. Histology technicians cut and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, and phlebotomists collect blood samples. They usually work under the supervision of medical and clinical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers.

Career Path	Medical Laboratory Technician (median base wage $16.89) Medical Laboratory Technologist (median base wage $21.29)
Schools	Columbia Basin College Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Technical Sciences Degree Cooperation with Wenatchee Valley College and Tri-Cities Laboratories (TCL) Courses that cannot be taken at CBC can be taken online from Wenatchee Valley CC 1 year classes, 1 year clinical experience/lab clinical/lab experience with Tri-Cities Laboratories Core Lab in Kennewick and with local area hospitals' labs transfer possible upon completion to Central Washington University’s Medical Technologist Bachelor’s Degree Program Download Program brochure (Adobe pdf format, 258 KB) Sacred Heart Medical Center Spokane, School of Medical Technology 12-months clinical program Central Washington University, Ellensburg Bachelor degree of Medical Technology either direct attendance or transfer after having obtained Medical Technician Associate degree
Useful Links	American Society for Clinical Pathology