CERTIFIED LAB TECHNICIAN IN 5 STEPS

Certification is required in some states and companies to become employed as a laboratory technician.

This website has a simple breakdown of the steps to become a laboratory technician. The information is simple and quick to read. There are college advertisement on the page. Check with you local community college first. They will most likely provide a good education at a reasonable cost.

http://learn.org/articles/Lab_Technician_5_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Certified_Lab_Technician.html

STRESS ON THE JOB

Medical lab technician made the top 10 list in 2013.

Consider you personality when deciding to becoming a labratory technician. Not everyone is suited for every job. There are different types of lab technicians and the stress level will vary with each position. Consider the stress level of the technician you choose and make sure it fits with your personality.

Here are some links to follow to explore the stress levels of the job.

Medical lab tech on the top 10 least stressful list.

http://www.darkdaily.com/medical-laboratory-technician-makes-the-2013-ten-least-stressful-jobs-list-21313#axzz3ZnPSMAtt


This website has the job of clinical laboratory technician's stress level above average.

http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/clinical-laboratory-technician

EDUCATION DICTATES THE POSITION IN THE LAB

Lab Technician Video: Educational Requirements for Laboratory Technicians

This video covers what you will do on the job and what education you need.

This video explains in detail what each type of laboratory technician does in a hospital. It covers the educational requirements and the recommended courses that you take.

There are good descriptions of the jobs and this is a video to watch if you prefer a visual experience instead of reading.


http://study.com/videos/Lab_Technician_Video_Educational_Requirements_for_Laboratory_Technicians.html