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Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances. Clinical laboratory science professionals discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for a patient. For this reason, lab techs today play a crucial role in the process of providing personalized care.

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Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

About

This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
29-2018.00 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 15.80 27.89 38.21 15 104 119
29-2057.00 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 14.52 20.69 28.29 1 13 14
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 13.51 18.39 27.25 5 93 98
Averages & Total $14.61 $22.32 $31.25 21 210 230

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2022
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2022
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
29-2018.00 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 25.34% 26.40%
29-2057.00 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 36.97% 37.70%
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 35.46% 39.35%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2019 - June 2020 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Monroe 1 BOCES 33 230 -188**
Monroe Community College 9
Total 42*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.

2022 Total Workforce: 2,469 Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 27.4% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.

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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.

Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student $277,200
Annual Economic Impact per Student $505
Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 $74,200

Student Return on Investment.

For every dollar students invest in their education in the Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $3.50 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 16.6% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.

Lifetime Earnings.

Average Annual Earnings

  • Program Completer
  • High School Graduate

Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Apr 2022)

35

94 total postings

Posting intensity (Apr 2022)

2.7 : 1

Regional average: 2.4 : 1

There were 94 total job postings for the Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technology – Finger Lakes, NY in April 2022, of which 35 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.7 : 1, meaning that for every 2.7 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


April 2022 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Business: Business Process and Analysis 71
Manufacturing and Production: Manufacturing Processes 71
Information Technology: Software Quality Assurance 47
Health Care: Eye Care 40
Legal: Regulation and Law Compliance 40
Supply Chain and Logistics: Material Handling 35
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools 33
Customer and Client Support: Basic Customer Service 32
Health Care: Basic Patient Care 31
Administration: General Administrative and Clerical Tasks 27
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Communication Skills 70
Manufacturing Execution System 70
Cost Control 69
Computer Literacy 58
Fine Motor Skills 51
Detail-Oriented 50
Software Testing 46
Cleaning 45
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 40
Calculation 39
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

Sightrite 8
Eye Care Center 7
Talentbridge 5
Integrated Resources Incorporated 3
National Vision Incorporated 3
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. 2
Jml Optical 2
Jml Optical, Llc 2
Lancesoft Incorporated 2
Quality Vision International 2
 
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40
60
80
100

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician 1
Certified Radiology Technician 1
Driver's License 1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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