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Occupational Report for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (29-2011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Employment Outlook for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists There are 12 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 12 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Medical Technologist OR M.L.T. 4/21/10 Florence $24.04/hr to $36.06/hr DOE
Senior Research Assistant 7/1/10 Portland
Manager Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics 7/8/10 Springfield
Research Assistant 2 7/23/10 Portland
Medical Technologist OR MLT 00014609 8/3/10 Cottage Grove
Medical Technologist (Toxicology) 00014293 7/28/10 Springfield
Medical Technologist OR M L T 8/5/10 Weiser DOE
Histocompatibility Technologist 8/14/10 Portland
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Req. 13838 8/17/10 Albany $22.85/hr to $33.56/hr DOE
Medical Technologist Gs-0644-9 - De- 104913 8/18/10 Warm Springs $49,873/yr to $62,338/yr DOE
Medical Lab Technologist 8/17/10 Portland
Medical Technologist 8/19/10 Madras to $33.45/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 20 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 20 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Medical 8/27/10
Entry Level Clinical Lab Technologist (recent chemistry grads we 8/26/10 Portland Adecco
MEDICAL SPECIALIST 8/26/10
Medical Technologist 8/25/10 Portland Portland Clinic, The
Harvest Intern-Lab Position 8/24/10 Dayton Archery Summit
Entry Level Clinical Lab Technologist (recent chemistry grads we 8/23/10 Portland Adecco Medical & Science
Medical Technologist 8/20/10 Madras
Histology Technologist 8/17/10 Corvallis Samaritan Health Services
Medical Technologist GS-0644-9 - DE- 104913 8/15/10 Warm Springs Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS)
Jr. Lab Tech- Inorganic 8/11/10 Portland Aerotek
Histotechnologist 8/10/10 Portland Legacy Health
Medical Technologist 8/10/10 Legacy Health
Clinical Cytogenetics Technologist 8/9/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Histocompatibility Technologist 8/5/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Director of Laboratory Services 8/3/10 Lakeview
Medical Technologist (Toxicology) 7/26/10 Springfield Peace Health
MT Generalist (or MLT) 7/25/10 Asante Health System
Medical Technologist - Microbiology 7/25/10 Medford Asante Health System
Medical Technologist or MLT 7/15/10 Cottage Grove Peace Health
Chief Medical Technologist 7/1/10 Portland Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
State of Oregon License Information for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
License License Authority Web Site
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Wages for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $21.72 $25.92 $29.95 $34.04 $38.01 $29.53 $61,421
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 23.76 25.98 28.36 31.42 35.05 28.61 59,524
Multnomah / Washington 21.20 25.27 29.34 33.10 37.39 28.93 60,161
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 23.79 27.21 30.83 34.24 37.39 30.46 63,348
Lane 26.50 32.26 35.30 38.22 39.97 33.75 70,200
Coos / Curry 24.13 26.20 29.10 32.38 35.08 29.19 60,708
Jackson / Josephine 21.86 26.60 29.95 34.53 38.62 29.91 62,200
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 23.54 26.65 30.29 33.46 35.57 29.32 60,983
Clackamas 21.31 26.42 31.03 34.60 37.40 29.85 62,108
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,947 2,392 445 22.9% 45 41 86
Multnomah / Washington 937 1,143 206 22.0% 21 20 40
Lane 168 211 43 25.6% 4 4 8
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 165 213 48 29.1% 5 4 8
Jackson / Josephine 128 152 24 18.8% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 106 136 30 28.3% 3 2 5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 105 133 28 26.7% 3 2 5
Clackamas 97 120 23 23.7% 2 2 4
Morrow / Umatilla 53 61 8 15.1% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 48 56 8 16.7% 1 1 2
Douglas 41 46 5 12.2% 1 1 1
Klamath / Lake 38 45 7 18.4% 1 1 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 28 33 5 17.9% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 25 34 9 36.0% 1 1 2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 20 22 2 10.0% 0 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 19 22 3 15.8% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,947
Total, All Industries Private 1,656
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,639
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 691
Offices of Physicians Private 238
Outpatient Care Centers Private 16
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Private 389
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 48
Hospitals Private 947
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 947
Total, All Industries Federal 70
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 70
Total, All Industries State 17
Total, All Industries Local 203
Educational Services Local 132
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 63
Hospitals Local 62
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local 62
Educational Requirements for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
  • Analyze Blood Samples
  • Apply Bacteriology Theory
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Biological Theory
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
  • Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Medical Laboratory Techniques
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Health Care
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Calculate Medical Diagnostic Test Results
  • Collect Clinical Data
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Medical Laboratory Tests
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Handle And Store Medical Laboratory Specimens
  • Label And Process Blood Samples
  • Perform Clinical Laboratory Procedures
  • Perform Cytology Procedures
  • Perform Histology Procedures
  • Perform Microbiology Procedures
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Health Care Setting
  • Prepare Human Tissue Samples
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Prepare Vaccines, Biologicals And Serums
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Formal Training To Employees
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Biological Testing Instruments
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Electronic And Mechanical Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Use Precision Medical Diagnosis Machines And Instruments
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technicians 79%