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Careers at Intermountain

Laboratory Career Path

Laboratory Video

Job Description
Laboratory professionals collect and process biological specimens for analysis in the detection and treatment of disease.

Clinical Lab Assistant - tracks and prepares samples for the Medical Technologists.
Phlebotomist - collects blood samples for analysis.
Medical Lab Technologist - collects and processes specimens.
Histology Technician - prepares microscopic slides for pathology testing.
Pathology Technician - provides support for Anatomic Pathology Labs.
Medical Technologist - conducts lab testing for detection and treatment of disease.
Cytologist - conducts lab tests for evaluation of malignancy and disease.

Earnings & Employment Outlook

Full-time salary at entry level for a Medical Technologist is approximately $36,000/yr.
Employment opportunities for Laboratory are expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through the year 2010.

Education

Clinical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist - require a high school diploma or equivalent. A Phlebotomist must also complete a Phlebotomy training course.
Medical Laboratory Technologists require an Associates Degree.
Medical Technologists require a Bachelors Degree.
Cytologists must complete a Bachelors Degree which specialty in cytology.
Most positions require national certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or the equivalent.

Programs offered in Utah

Weber State University
University of Utah

NOTE: Information adapted from US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Contact Information
For more information about Intermountain's laboratory career path opportunities and benefits, contact:

Intermountain Employment Center
5770 South 1500 West, Building F
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Phone: (801) 270-4350
Email: employment@intermountainmail.org