Medical - Technicians
MEDICAL & CLINICAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Laboratory technologists and technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances. They work in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories or doctors’ offices.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Bachelor’s degree
Length of Training
2-4 years
Continuing Education Required
Yes
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$57,800
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
146
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
7%
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Nuclear medicine technologists prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients for imaging and therapeutic purposes. They work mostly in hospitals, but also in physicians’ offices, diagnostic laboratories and imaging clinics.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Associates Degree
- Nuclear Medicine technologist license
NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Note: This career builds on Radiologic Technician certification. For those already holding Radiologic Technician certification, training for Nuclear Medicine Technologist is nine months in length.
Length of Training
12 months - 2 years
Continuing Education Required
Yes
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$78,760
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
250
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
2%
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and blood donations. They work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers and doctors’ offices.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Phlebotomy Technician
NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Length of Training
4 months - 1 year
Continuing Education Required
Yes
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$37,380
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
180
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
10%
RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN
Radiologic technicians perform diagnostic imaging examinations such as
x-rays on patients. They work in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree
- Radiologic Technician License
NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Note: This career can build to Nuclear Medicine Technologist with additional nine months of training and certification.
Length of Training
1-4 years
Continuing Education Required
Yes*
Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)
$62,400
Annual Job Openings in Kansas
900
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
6%
*24 hours of continuing education every two years
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations in hospitals or surgical centers.
DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
- Associate degree
- Postsecondary nondegree award
