WHAT I DO + MY SALARY As A Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Risa B.

In this video I share with you guys some details about being a clinical laboratory technologist/scientist. I discuss the difference between a technologist vs technician, what my lab tests for, and the salary expectations for someone entering into this career. Let me know down in the comments if this video was helpful or if you have any more questions!
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00:00 Intro
00:41 What is a CLS/CLT
02:08 What my lab does
03:31 How to become a CLS/CLT
04:26 Salary expectations
06:03 My salary
#LabTech #LabTechSalary #CLS

[@beautifullykayla]

girl you are stunning! love seeing black girls in STEM

[@RisaB]

Thank you girl! 🧡

[@kourtneyandpets2946]

Why are you so sensitive about being black?

[@FTV678]

@@RisaB PLEASE CAN YOU GO ON THE DESKTOP AND SHOW ME HOW I CAN WORK IN AMERICA AS A FOREIGN GRADUATED NURSE STEP BY STEP REGISTRATION, BOARD, STATES, CREDENTIAL EVALUATION AND THE PAYMENTS I WILL MAKE. AM VERY INTERESTED. PLEASE HELP ME. AM WATCHING FROM GHANA

[@thexvault]

MLS/ CLS should be about 53k-70k starting in the hospital with a license, I do know some people who have gotten some government positions with 3 years experiences that are 109k starting.

[@RisaB]

Thanks for sharing !!

[@udsmelssa5146]

@@RisaB Thank you for your video, it's very educative. Can you share your social media (facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc) handle here so that interested persons can reach you??

[@dawidurbanczyk5667]

@@RisaB Hi, I'm from Poland and I have a master's degree in biotechnology, currently working in a hospital diagnostic department as a laboratory diagnostician, I am considering specializing in microbiology or clinical analytics to be able to validate test results. Is specialization in Poland equivalent to ASCP/MLS/CLS/MT ( AAB) or do I need to do it in the U.S.? Thank You

[@victoriyke8717]

Which country?

[@juliamun111]

here in california, a kaiser position with pay 119k starting fresh right out of the program

[@ashantiflycoin6487]

Most reference labs don’t require any type of ASCP AMT AAB certification and this is true for most states. Most of the times you are at the mercy of that particular lab for career opportunities. Being fully certified gives you endless opportunities and pay negotiations. Traveling technologist and technicians that are certified are making decent pay (90k-100k) yearly. Most hospital jobs are going to pay you 55-60k base rate and OT all the time and critical pay and incentives when help is needed. If you guys can get certified look into it

[@RisaB]

Thanks for sharing! ☺️ I like to specifically share about my experiences and journey of how I got into the role. I don't have a certification and don't discourage those to not get one but it's nice to know you can enter the field with a different degree in case you aren't in the position to return to school for a CLS program/certification

[@ashantiflycoin6487]

@@RisaB yes this is very true! And that’s what recent grads need. Hope!! Like you said it can be done just takes some patience and work but it is feasible.

[@RisaB]

Very much so. I definitely agree with everything you said! Thanks again for sharing it !!

[@salvadormatos9257]

I DOUBT they make 100k

[@ashantiflycoin6487]

@@salvadormatos9257 they do if they work year round. And I know because I’m one of them. Ha! And so are my friends.

[@Lovelylittlemmie]

I am an MLT and studying to take my AAB MT. This career is so exciting for me I love it sm

[@ghm8019]

Hi I’m preparing to take AAB MT Wondering how it went with you?

[@Lovelylittlemmie]

@@ghm8019 unfortunately I had too much going on to take it. I pushed it back so I haven’t had a chance to take it yet. I am gonna take it by next year so maybe I’ll update you by then if you haven’t taken it

[@ghm8019]

@@Lovelylittlemmie thank you for replying! And I wish you best of luck!!

[@yokorooted7887]

I’m an MLT taking the MT aab next month I’m sooooo nervous

[@Hellokittyjenella]

@@ghm8019hi! I'm an AAB MT and I can answer your questions if you have any 😀

[@Terra7x]

Fellow Maryland-er here

[@RisaB]

Hi! & Congratulations!! That's great! I'm glad it's something your excited for and please keep me updated along the way ☺️

[@hannahbeghi8148]

What’s exciting in it?

[@Wiz92]

Iam a Lab Assistant and I love everything about the lab I'm going for my MLS now

[@haakecake]

Thank you for the info! Great video!!

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@mulacanon]

I’m currently a senior majoring biology premed, I’ve always wanted a hospital job working in the background, laboratory or technologist was my 3rd plan route

[@beatricekwarteng416]

Thank you so much, I was confused about the technology and technician

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@tafarachiripanhura5688]

Very informative, has cleared a lot of confusion! As a scientist, how can one make more for themselves ?

[@_skyederrielle]

Very thankful for this video as I am approaching my final year in undergrad as a biomedmajor, and hoping to get a job as a CLS.

[@RisaB]

You're welcome, glad it helped ! ☺️

[@queenzazzy8447]

Can a registered nurse offer biomedical science at de university?

[@hannahbeghi8148]

How’s the process? I have just started.

[@mirjohn16]

Hey I loved the video , very helpful . I have an interview with a medical technologist training program next week. I have no experience except undergrad lab courses , any tips on what they may ask in the interview ?

[@MommaMar]

I have a bachelors degree in biomedical sciences. I am looking into finding a job similar to yours. Thank you for sharing.

[@RisaB]

You're welcome! Glad it could help ☺️

[@gypyking7517]

Hi, I am also an MLS who's been having a dilemma if I were to choose HLA, Stem Cell or be assigned in a Core Lab. I have no experience on the first two mentioned tho I work rn in a molecular lab prior to that I've been a generalist for almost 4years. Any thoughts on this to which is more beneficial for long term? Thanks!

[@luciem4562]

Entry level in Oregon is 29.0-34.50$/hour

[@ruthhouston9860]

From most of what I hear CLS start at atleast 50-55k in Maryland.

[@RisaB]

Thanks for sharing !!

[@dawidurbanczyk5667]

Hi, I'm from Poland and I have a master's degree in biotechnology, currently working in a hospital diagnostic department as a laboratory diagnostician, I am considering specializing in microbiology or clinical analytics to be able to validate test results. Is specialization in Poland equivalent to ASCP/MLS/CLS/MT ( AAB) or do I need to do it in the U.S.? Thank You

[@hannahbeghi8148]

You need to contact ASCP

[@TheOneInCharge7]

Hey just a quick question my major is MLS and I'm in my clinical year and plan on getting my license before it ends end as well. I can't seem to find an exact range of starting salary or pay rate and i was wondering if you might have a ball park for it? At the hospital I'm doing my clinicals they hired my as a pt medical lab assistant and I reside in PA. I figured you might be a better source for info.

[@dureshehwar6507]

I have done BS Zoology currently in NY finding a jib. Do they help in training?

[@mewdyjewdy9759]

I am a sample processing technician at a plasma center. I’m trying to figure out how to transition into becoming a clinical lab technologist.

[@RisaB]

Hi! I would start by looking at job listings in your area to see what you qualify for with your work experience and education.

[@kimberlywilson9636]

I just started a program to specialize in hematology and chemistry

[@estelamino6356]

THANKS so much for sharing

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@Mini-rt8bm]

Hey were you trained to when you started? I have a great interest in working in a lab but I have no lab experience. I’m currently finishing up my degree in health science

[@RisaB]

Hey! No I didn’t. The only lab experience I had when I started was from biology and chem classes in undergrad.

[@marwaAM-yq]

im an MLT and studying to take my associate degree in my CC and trying to study for bachelor degree after this 2 years .. is it with it ? or am I just wasting my time in the CC

[@cattie5195]

Hi, I'm from Pakistan and I have my graduation with Bs Hons. Applied Chemistry. Can i join MLS/CLS after doing some diploma or masters degree in USA. I would love to join medical field kindly suggest me best options. It will be great honor for me. Thank You

[@RisaB]

Hi! Depending on where you work, more than likely kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvZiYpvp7uqiq8

[@jeremymoore145]

I just earned my degree as a medical lab scientist. Thank you for providing information about this wonderful field.

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome ☺️ & congratulations on your degree!!

[@jeremymoore145]

@@RisaB thank you

[@cwynt9319]

I am MLS and certified with over 5+ years experience from Jamaica, living in Arkansas and job hunting. Most jobs listed are not above $31 per hour. I don't know how to feel about it but we'll see how it goes.😅 But God

[@kaylastone-qs1bb]

So phelobotomist are medical lab technicians? Or would they have to get addition stuff to get that title?

[@chenni4127]

Do you have to take blood asa medical lab technologist or is it just the technicians who do that ?

[@Jamie-mm8cj]

This is off topic but you're so pretty!!

[@RisaB]

Thank you!! 🥹🧡

[@dogjpg1993]

Thank you for this info! How is your work-life balance and job satisfaction? I'm not sure if this a right fit for me

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome! For me my work life balance has been good. I am at a slightly higher position today so every now and then I do find I need to stay late at work or do some work at home but nothing that is draining me/taking away from my personal life

[@maebbby]

Does BAS (Bachelor Applied Science) in Medical Lab Technology equivalent to a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science? Anyone?

[@Stemist1026]

Yes

[@hannahjohnson4475]

Can you become a clinical laboratory tech/scientist with a life science degree such as chemistry and biology? whenever I search for jobs, I see the qualifications are gradate from a mls program and be certified of course

[@RisaB]

Yes, you can find some videos on my channel for more information about getting a job in the lab without certification

[@fgzy123]

Did your employer offer training since you didn't have very much experience in a lab? If so, how long was your training period?

[@RisaB]

Hi! So there wasn’t necessarily a training period. No matter what lab you work at they are going to have their own procedures and techniques they use. Even if you have years of lab experience, you’ll have to be trained. So it depends on the lab but in my experience yes they offer training and it’s just however long it’s takes someone to pick up the lab’s procedure. Hope this helps!

[@fgzy123]

@@RisaB Thank you for the information!

[@RisaB]

No problem!!

[@error-mq2fz]

for my hospital its one month training per department or untill u know how to which is great

[@luciem4562]

At my hospital it’s 6weeks-4 months based on your progress

[@erlynmorales1006]

How do you get a job without a license? Because I keep seeing posts on indeed that state the license is required so I'm wondering if licensure is required now 🤔

[@RisaB]

Hey! Here's my video explaining, hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp25ZGiIgMisjbM

[@thexvault]

it depends on the state too, but also try searching for microbiologist jobs, instead of lab technologist. they have the same education requirements of sciences related degrees, but micro doesn't need a license

[@heathergosse]

Apply to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota! I work there and don't have a liscense and get paid very well!

[@RisaB]

Thank you for sharing ! ☺️

[@rachana_n]

@@heathergosse What degree do you have ?? what is the name of the position ?

[@bloxygigi7736]

Hi what site did you find the entry level salary for your state? Because I’m trying to find the average for North Carolina

[@luciem4562]

Average in Oregon is 29-34.50$

[@user-ey7wu9wu1l]

Hi am from Swaziland in Africa.......is this a profession that can change my situation at home coz were not tha fortunate

[@sys691]

I'm a black woman definitely love wet chemistry, I currently work in a QC

[@zbs8334]

Im just aboit to graduate as an MLS in south east Wisconsin and im going to get $32.65 an hour and a 9k sign on bonus after 1 year of employment so ill get just under 80k my first year. Its still a very underpaid profession for what youre expected to know but I love it regardless.

[@RisaB]

Congratulations on your graduation and your new job!! 🥳

[@zbs8334]

@@RisaB Thank you! Happy Lab Week!

[@alvinestrada7974]

Hello. Do you have certification(ASCP) for that pay?

[@zbs8334]

@alvinestrada7974 I don't have it yet. I'm taking the exam in June, but they give you the same salary as if you did have certification but you have to get certified in a year.

[@alvinestrada7974]

@@zbs8334 will they fire you if you don’t pass the exam?

[@SILLYHLLBLLY]

I make 60k and been working for 2 years at a stat lab 😃

[@RisaB]

Nice!!

[@alexanderfisher8241]

Can this field lead you to become a medical scientist? I’m confused about the path to become a medical scientist. Thank you so much

[@RisaB]

Hi yes it can. There’s different ways to get title of scientist, I have a video on my channel on it ☺️

[@shaumbalole7013]

Can a person with associate degree in MLT found a job as a biomedical technician ??

[@RisaB]

I wouldn’t know since I’m not a biomedical technician

[@anaespinosa5084]

Question. I will become a certified cytogenetic technologist soon. Could i also get a job as a general medical technologist with this certification? Or can i also work in the cytogenetic field

[@Stemist1026]

Yes, most places ASCP or equivalent.

[@muhammadtalha7072]

could you please share your curriculum of CLS . that would be appreciated .

[@RisaB]

Hi, I don’t have a CLS degree so I can’t give insight on that. I have a biology degree.

[@muhammadtalha7072]

@@RisaB ok thanks

[@collinsonyuka4639]

Am a clinical laboratory technologist not licensed. I have 7 years experience. Does Maryland need license.

[@RisaB]

You can check my other videos or my guide where I answer this numerous times sowl.co/s/DzB2Z

[@davidibekwe5290]

Hi Is there any genuine fully funded scholarship to study MLS in USA?

[@RisaB]

You can probably find various ones that will help!

[@adambortz8631]

you said technologist technologist at he beginning

[@jessicamsango4144]

Can someone with biomedical science degree do the same job you do

[@RisaB]

Hi! This video will help answer any questions regarding working in the lab and the degree(s) needed 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvZiYpvp7uqiq8

[@fongeksharon]

I would like to have a job there hope you could help out

[@fongeksharon]

I have BS in MLS

[@yasmin90s]

Hey did you previously had lab experience or did your job teach you?

[@RisaB]

Hi! The only lab experience I had was from science classes in undergrad. The rest I’ve learned while on the job.

[@yasmin90s]

@@RisaB which labs did you take in undergrad?

[@RisaB]

I list quite a bit in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-ZZ5yie99jY8U

[@linedlayalcide8251]

Where and how do you apply for these jobs?

[@RisaB]

I answer that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX3df5qXn65-mpI

[@kaylacosy]

You’re so beautiful & very intelligent!

[@RisaB]

Thank you so much ! 🥹🧡

[@DungNguyen-zf8rg]

Hay quá

[@FloraNovax3]

How long are your work days?

[@RisaB]

Hey, I work 8hr days!

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@RisaB weekends and holidays too?

[@makaalbarn9459]

If I have a bachelors degree in nursing, what would I have to do next to be qualified as a medical lab scientist?

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

You gotta get certified as a medical technologist. You need to complete the program, search online for the best program for you.

[@TheMac7attack]

Stay as a nurse....

[@glitzyglow4322]

@@TheMac7attack why stay as a nurse? asking cause I'm debating between the two careers.

[@jennifervargas8230]

@@glitzyglow4322I’d recommend shadowing for the two. For example, you can apply to be a volunteer at a hospital. There, you will be able to see the day to day work that a nurse does. I’m not sure whether you’re in high school or college, but talking with advisors/counselors about how to reach these groups should lead you to them. Don’t be afraid to ask! It’s the only way you’ll find out your route. You’ll find out what you want to pursue and that’s what matters. Your first hand account and what people in these fields inform you counts. Someone may think nursing is awful, while others find it rewarding. It’s really up to you to experience and find what you think you’ll love. Hope this helps!

[@glitzyglow4322]

@@jennifervargas8230 Wow! Thank you Jennifer! That's amazing advice and I'll look into what I can do with the hospitals around me and try to shadow or volunteer. I realized a bit ago and you're absolutely right, I need to see/experience it first hand to know if it's something I can see myself doing. I'm in college got all my general courses done and taking some time to figure out what I want to chase :)

[@iluvuvibez6644]

Could I do the CLS/MLS online?

[@RisaB]

Hi! I’m not sure you’d find a fully online program because you will have to do hands on in the lab

[@iluvuvibez6644]

@@RisaB boo sha!

[@buBbly4lyfe]

Weber state university but you need a lab mentor for clinicals

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@buBbly4lyfe same with George Washington university

[@adamguerrero5293]

I came looking for another person's experience in this field, and I'm leaving thinking I found my wife. 😳😍

[@khkgpg]

The MLTs here you don't need a degree., its a 2 year intense program

[@RisaB]

Wow, that’s amazing! Where are you located ?

[@chaperome]

Where are you based

[@RisaB]

Maryland

[@dabrowmj]

Do Clinical Laboratory Scientists analyze vomit?

[@itboygunwook]

This is the same question I have. I heard that cls are even analyze poop!

[@dabrowmj]

@@itboygunwookThey do.

[@RisaB]

It depends on what type of lab you’re in. I work in a lab that specifically only handles blood to analyze for cancer mutations.

[@itboygunwook]

@@RisaB can an entry level clinical lab scientist get a job in a research lab directly? Pls I hope you answer!!!

[@RisaB]

It depends on a few factors but yes it’s possible

[@FN0765]

Thanks for the infoo

[@RisaB]

You’re welcome!! ☺️ NY is actually one of the more stringent states, labs in other states work/strive to obtain a NY State certification, so that’s something you would definitely want to look in to! In your case, if staying in NY it may be more beneficial to find a CLS program.

[@ThuyNguyen-vm7hc]

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