Education
In order to become a certified medical technician, you will have to obtain a four year degree in the field of medical technology. You will also study biology and other courses in this field.
Licensing
The regulations for each state are different when it comes to obtaining a license as a medical technician. You will have to go by the regulations of your state and pass the state exam in order to get a license.
Certification
To become a certified medical technician, you will have to pass the exam that is given by different organizations, like the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts, the American Medical Technologists, the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel.
Compensation
In the field of medical technology, they were recorded making an annual salary around $49,700 - as of 2006.
Job Growth
It's been predicted that the industry will grow by 14 percent between 2006 and 2016 (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
