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Health Technician Careers

Become a qualified technician with the skills and confidence to perform laboratory procedures and testing techniques. A career in Medical Laboratory Technology allows you to work with healthcare partners and physicians on determining the causes of patient illnesses.

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  • Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree
  • Typical Wages: $60-65k/yr (in Colorado)
  • Typical Hours: 8 hrs/day
  • Job Outlook: 2% growth over the next 10 years (slower than the average)
  • Next Position: Lab Technologist
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