U. S. News & World Report recently came out with their “TheĀ  50 Best Careers of 2010″ and we’re delighted to see that lab technician is one of them.Lab Technician - Best Career for 2010

The lab technician career was chosen based on the aging baby boomer population and the need within the healthcare system to support their growing healthcare needs. The article describes the lab tech career as a bit ‘under-the-radar that requires less schooling’ which we know is not necessarily true if you decide to go on to become a medical lab technologist.

Lab technician was ranked #3 after x-ray technician and veterinarian for Best Healthcare Careers 2010.

Again, we are excited to see that lab technicians are getting recognized by the popular media as a well regarded career that is in high demand and holds great promise for those looking to get into healthcare.

We’ve included the link to the U. S. News & World article here: Best Careers of 2010.