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Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Applied Science, Biology, or related field required. Licenses/Certifications * ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT ...

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How much do medical laboratory tech jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average weekly pay for medical laboratory tech in the United States is $1,792.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,115.38 and $2,288.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical laboratory tech?

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are healthcare professionals who perform laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids to help diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. They work under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers and operate sophisticated lab equipment, analyze results, and ensure the accuracy of data. MLTs play a critical role in patient care by providing timely and reliable test results that aid physicians in making clinical decisions.

What is the difference between Medical Laboratory Tech vs Medical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectMedical Laboratory TechMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsAssociate's degree, certification (e.g., ASCP)Bachelor's or higher degree, certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labsHospitals, research labs, public health labs
Job ResponsibilitiesPerform routine tests, prepare specimensAnalyze complex data, interpret results, supervise

Medical Laboratory Techs typically hold an associate's degree and perform routine testing in various healthcare settings. Medical Laboratory Scientists usually have a bachelor's degree and handle more complex analyses, often supervising Techs. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs, but Scientists generally have broader responsibilities and advanced credentials.

What does a medical laboratory tech do?

As a Medical Laboratory Tech, your daily tasks typically include preparing and analyzing blood, urine, and tissue samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring test results are accurate and timely. You play a crucial role in patient care by providing essential data that helps physicians diagnose and treat illnesses. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and doctors, is frequent, especially when clarifying test results or prioritizing urgent cases. Attention to detail and strict adherence to safety protocols are key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical laboratory tech?

To thrive as a Medical Laboratory Tech, you need a solid background in biology, chemistry, and laboratory procedures, typically supported by an associate degree in clinical laboratory science and relevant certification (such as ASCP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and quality control protocols is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for delivering precise diagnostic results that directly impact patient care and medical decision-making.
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Infographic showing various Medical Laboratory Tech job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,212 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Medical Laboratory Tech PRN

Mission Hospital

Asheville, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Mission Hospital (Asheville) rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

779th of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medical Laboratory Tech PRN with Mission Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Role Summary: Performs both routine and complex lab analyses and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids with minimal supervision. Assists management in monitoring quality control data to ensure results or procedures are accurate and precise.
What qualifications you will need:

  • Required Education: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 may be exempt from this education requirement if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
  • Preferred Education: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
  • Required Certification: Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP, HEW, AMT, or NCA. If not certified at time of hire, must become certified by ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Technician within the 1st year of employment. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 who at no time during their employment were certified may be exempt from the aforementioned certifications if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position
  • Preferred Certification: Certification by ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Preferred Experience: One year laboratory experience.
Benefits
Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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