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Medical Laboratory Technicians

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Pathology Technician Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246RM2200X

As of today, the following are the total number of Medical Laboratory Technicians nationally, in your State, and near your location.

Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Medical Laboratory Technicians who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the Medical Laboratory Technicians across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do Medical Laboratory Technicians do?

Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) perform laboratory tests to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

What they do

Collecting and Preparing Samples

  • Collecting blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids from patients
  • Processing and preparing samples for analysis

Performing Tests

  • Operating laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, cell counters, and automated analyzers
  • Performing tests to detect diseases, infections, and other abnormalities
  • Analyzing data and interpreting results

Maintaining Quality Control

  • Calibrating equipment and ensuring its accuracy, following safety procedures and infection control protocols, and Monitoring and documenting test results. 

Communicating Findings

  • Reporting test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Preparing clear and concise reports
  • Contributing to patient care decisions

Additional Responsibilities

Maintaining laboratory records and documentation, assisting with research and development projects, and collaborating with other healthcare team members. 

MLTs typically work in hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories. 

They may specialize in specific areas of laboratory testing, such as microbiology, hematology, or chemistry.