The addition of Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) in California creates a career ladder from phlebotomists to MLTs to CLSs. Now that the State of California is issuing licenses for MLTs, we know that many hospitals are considering how to integrate MLTs into their laboratories but have questions and need help getting started.

The tool kit includes a document providing answers to frequently asked questions about MLTs, gives hospitals resources to go to for more information, and a sample MLT job description. FAQs and Job Description are attached.