Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Silver Spring, MD
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Silver Spring-area Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)s
💰 Silver Spring Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Silver Spring figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Work in Silver Spring
MLTs analyze blood, tissue, and body fluids to help physicians diagnose disease. They run the tests behind every diagnosis — from blood counts to bacterial cultures to drug screens. Lab work is methodical, detail-driven, and mostly behind the scenes.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Collect and process blood and tissue samples
- Run automated and manual lab analyzers
- Perform urinalysis, blood typing, and cultures
- Maintain quality control logs
- Report critical values to clinical staff
🎓 Training Programs Near Silver Spring
- Community College of Baltimore County — Baltimore
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 7% (Faster than average)
National Jobs: 335K employed nationwide
Credential Required: AMT MLT or ASCP MLT(ASCP) Certification
Typical Program: AAS in Clinical Laboratory Technology — 2 years