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Histotechnologists |
(O*NET 29-2011.04, SOC 29-2011) |
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What they do
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.
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Also called: |
Charge Histotechnologist, Clinical Laboratory Manager, Histology Specialist, Histology Technologist, Histotechnologist
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Wages
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 24.06 |
$50,050 |
25% |
$ 31.03 |
$64,530 |
Median |
$ 37.03 |
$77,020 |
75% |
$ 41.23 |
$85,760 |
90% |
$ 49.35 |
$102,650 |
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$ 36.38 |
$75,660 |
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Industries of Employment
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 48% |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 36% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 5% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 3% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 3% |
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Projected Employment
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
770 |
2030 employment |
844 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.9% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
58 |
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Education and Experience:
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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