Medical Technologists

Certification or Licensing

Certification is highly recommended for those who wish to advance in this field; some employers will not hire technologists without certification. Additionally, those who are certified often receive higher pay than those who are not certified. After meeting certain education and experience requirements and passing appropriate examinations, candidates may be certified by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists, or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts.

Puerto Rico and some states require medical technologists to be licensed or registered. Because licensure requirements vary and because new licensing laws may be adopted in other states, to check with your state's department of health or occupational licensing board for specific information about your area. Those in the profession predict that licensing will become more common as insurance companies involve the evaluation of laboratory certification (which affects the diagnoses of patients) in the cost of insurance to doctors and clinics.