What Is the Average Salary for a Sr. Plasma Center Technician?
A blood and plasma laboratory technician performs laboratory tests on blood and plasma of patients. The tests are conducted to diagnose disorders and to assist the medical staff in treating and monitoring ongoing conditions. Senior technicians typically manage staff or a laboratory.
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Salary
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The median salary for laboratory technicians is $49,700 per year as of September 2010. The range is from $41,680 to $58,560 annually. A senior technician salary can go up to $69,260, according to Exam Material, a website for educational material.
Education
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A certificate program is often sufficient to be a lab technician; however, to qualify as a senior technician and to obtain the higher range salary, a bachelor's degree in medical technology or similar is typically required. Each state has different requirements for certification, exams and licensing for technicians and senior technicians.
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Experience
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Job requirements for a senior technician require more duties than a regular technician. To achieve the higher salary for a senior technician position, advanced job requirements may include managing a plasma collection centers financial, administrative and regulatory requirements. Other skills to qualify for the higher salary include marketing and management skills.
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