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Medical Laboratory Technician
A Medical Laboratory Technician performs specimen collection and processing and operates laboratory equipment to run routine diagnostic tests in hospital or clinical labs. They follow quality control procedures, log results in laboratory information systems (LIS), and apply medical terminology knowledge to interpret physician orders correctly. This role typically requires an associate degree and serves as a foundational position within the clinical laboratory career path.
How much does a Medical Laboratory Technician make?
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Who is hiring for Medical Laboratory Technician roles?
5 open Medical Laboratory Technician roles from 2 employers.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Medical Laboratory Technician roles (5)
Medical Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Part-time · Castle Rock, CO · $45,420 – $65,819
This part-time position processes laboratory specimens and manages specimen handling workflows in a veterans' clinic pathology lab, performing venipuncture and coordinating specimen preparation for testing. It suits experienced laboratory professionals who thrive in regulated clinical environments and can balance hands-on technical work with advisory responsibilities for clinical staff.
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Medical Lab Tech PRN Bedford County Hospital
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Shelbyville, TN
This Medical Laboratory Technician role at Vanderbilt Health involves performing clinical lab testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate patient results in a large academic medical center. The position suits someone with clinical lab certification and experience who wants to work in a collaborative healthcare environment while supporting patient care and quality assurance.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy-POC
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $60,512 – $78,668
This lead-level position oversees phlebotomy and specimen collection operations in a hospital pathology lab, managing staff scheduling, training, and daily workflow while performing independent testing and quality control duties. It suits experienced laboratory technicians ready to take on supervisory responsibilities and ensure protocol compliance across multiple clinical areas.
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Medical Technologist Core Labs
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This role performs clinical pathology testing and laboratory instrument management at Vanderbilt Health's core labs, handling routine and complex diagnostic tests that inform patient diagnosis and treatment. The position suits someone with a medical laboratory technician credential who wants to combine hands-on technical work with quality assurance and occasional mentoring of colleagues.
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Garner, NC · $52,693 – $68,502
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Likely next role (21)
Where Medical Laboratory Technicians commonly go next: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Technologist.
Medical Technologist
HonorHealth
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Medical Laboratory Scientist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH DELAND
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Medical Technologist
United Parks & Resorts
Orlando, FL
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Medical Laboratory Scientist
IQVIA
Fairfax, VA
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Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Tech
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Medina Hospital
This role involves performing and interpreting laboratory tests at all complexity levels while maintaining quality control and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting. It suits someone with a degree in clinical or medical laboratory science who wants to contribute to patient care within a respected healthcare system.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Laboratory Scientist 2- point of care testing
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This Medical Laboratory Scientist role at Vanderbilt Health performs point-of-care diagnostic testing, handling specimen analysis through all stages and managing laboratory instruments to support patient diagnosis and treatment decisions. The position suits someone with a laboratory science degree and relevant certification seeking an early-career role in a large academic health system.
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Medical Technologist
Inotiv
Full-time · Gaithersburg, MD · $26 – $33 / hour
A medical technologist role performing sample analysis and quality control on biological specimens from laboratory animals for drug discovery research. This position suits someone with clinical laboratory experience who can work independently while meeting strict data quality standards and regulatory requirements.
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Medical Technologist
Lifepoint Hospitals
Elko, NV
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Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Florida Weston Hospital
This is a supervisory medical technologist role focused on blood bank operations at a major hospital system, requiring both hands-on laboratory expertise and leadership of technical staff. The position suits experienced lab professionals who want to step into a lead role while maintaining technical involvement in complex testing and quality assurance.
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Quality Coordinator/Technical Specialist
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Clarksville, TN
This role combines quality assurance and technical expertise in a clinical laboratory setting, overseeing test validation, equipment maintenance, and procedural development while serving as a resource for staff training and competency assessment. It suits someone with laboratory science credentials and several years of experience who is comfortable working independently with instrumentation, data analysis, and process improvement.
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Roles similar to Medical Laboratory Technician (36)
From Clinical Laboratory Technician, Health Technician, Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist, Phlebotomist, Research Technician.
Health Technician (Specimen Processing)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
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Laboratory Technician
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Fernandina Beach, FL
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Medical Technologist
HonorHealth
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Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quad
Newport News, VA
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Health Technician (OPD)
Indian Health Service
Whiteriver, AZ · $40,736 – $59,031
This outpatient clinic role provides patient care and technical support, including vital signs, basic lab work, EKG, and specimen collection under a medical provider's direction. It suits someone with healthcare experience or relevant education who can work flexible shifts and handle both clinical duties and electronic documentation.
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Biological Science Lab Tech (A
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Kansas City, MO · $41,769 – $54,300
This role manages clinical research studies at a VA Medical Center, handling specimen preparation, lab equipment maintenance, and participant recruitment and coordination for research trials. It suits someone with laboratory experience who wants to support veteran-centered healthcare research in a structured federal setting.
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Phlebotomist
IQVIA
Fairfax, VA
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Phlebotomist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK
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Medical Technologist
United Parks & Resorts
Orlando, FL
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Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Tech
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Medina Hospital
This role involves performing and interpreting laboratory tests at all complexity levels while maintaining quality control and regulatory compliance in a hospital setting. It suits someone with a degree in clinical or medical laboratory science who wants to contribute to patient care within a respected healthcare system.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗