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.

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 

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

NEARBY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

Length of Training

1-2 years

Continuing Education Required

Yes

Median Annual Wage (KC Metro)

$53,590

Annual Job Openings in Kansas

250

Projected 10-Year Job Growth

6%

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