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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 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Clinical Lab Scientist 11/20/09 Bend $14.98/hr to $20.23/hr DOE
Biochemical Genetics Technologist 11/18/09 Portland
Medical Technologist Or M.L.T. 11/9/09 Florence DOE
Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist 10/26/09 Roseburg $16.20/hr to $31.86/hr DOE
Medical Technologist 10/21/09 Tualatin
Medical Technologist 9/16/09 Burns $17.90/hr DOE
Med Tech - Ascp (Mt) 8/25/09 Lebanon $28.00/hr to $35.00/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists
License License Authority Web Site
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Wages for Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $21.15 $25.31 $29.18 $33.29 $37.85 $28.88 $60,084
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 24.81 27.57 29.84 32.11 34.35 29.52 61,383
Multnomah / Washington 20.69 24.62 28.44 32.19 37.13 28.21 58,683
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 23.55 27.24 30.91 35.91 39.63 30.96 64,405
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.32 25.92 29.47 32.97 37.62 29.27 60,889
Lane 23.85 28.59 34.08 37.40 39.42 32.29 67,158
Coos / Curry 21.28 24.45 28.06 31.40 34.54 27.84 57,913
Jackson / Josephine 20.98 25.91 29.39 33.85 38.13 29.23 60,798
Clackamas 20.79 25.14 29.52 33.49 37.76 28.88 60,084
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,760 2,238 478 27.2% 48 54 102
Multnomah / Washington 696 864 168 24.1% 17 21 38
Clackamas 174 227 53 30.5% 5 5 11
Lane 155 203 48 31.0% 5 5 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 153 208 55 35.9% 6 5 10
Jackson / Josephine 143 186 43 30.1% 4 4 9
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 98 125 27 27.6% 3 3 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 95 123 28 29.5% 3 3 6
Coos / Curry 51 61 10 19.6% 1 2 3
Morrow / Umatilla 36 43 7 19.4% 1 1 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 30 37 7 23.3% 1 1 2
Klamath / Lake 29 34 5 17.2% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 28 37 9 32.1% 1 1 2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24 31 7 29.2% 1 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 21 29 8 38.1% 1 1 2
Douglas 19 21 2 10.5% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,760
Total, All Industries Private 1,474
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,469
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 674
Offices of Physicians Private 268
Outpatient Care Centers Private 36
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Private 363
Hospitals Private 794
Total, All Industries Federal 62
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 62
Total, All Industries State 27
Health Care and Social Assistance State 15
Total, All Industries Local 197
Educational Services Local 134
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 59
Hospitals Local 59
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local 59
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 one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
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%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers And Ultrasound Technologists 29%
Forensic Science Technicians 28%
Biological Technicians 26%
Microbiologists 25%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 25%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 25%
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25%
Biochemists And Biophysicists 24%
Health Technologists And Technicians, All Other 24%