Compare Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians & Cytogenetic Technologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians $64,600
Cytogenetic Technologists $64,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medium
Reading Comprehension Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
High

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

9 related certifications

Certification for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

2 related certifications

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