Medical Technician
Runs medical equipment and procedures — MRI, X-ray, ECG, EEG — and keeps instruments working.
Overview
A Medical Technician assists the doctors and hospitals in carrying out various medical processes such as operating MRI machines, set up the Operation Theatre, perform X Rays, primary eye checkup, assist in doing plasters for patients, prepare the patients for various procedures like ECG, EEG etc. They are also responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Where they work
- Government and private hospitals
- Private ambulance companies
- Clinics
- Primary healthcare centers (in rural areas)
- Nursing Homes
- Diagnostic Centers
- Health clinics and polyclinics
Work environment
You will usually work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories or clinics. A typical work environment includes standing or moving while working with equipment and tools. You are expected to work along with other laboratory experts.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have strong communication skills
- You like to analyse things (problems and situations)
- You have a strong desire to help people
- You like to work in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc/B.Tech) in Medical Technology.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc/M.Tech) in the same field.
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Imaging Technology.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Medical Technology. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam
- Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut, Kerala
- Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
- Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab
- Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa
- Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna, Bihar
- CMJ University, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab
- Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka
- University of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Aligarh School of Nursing, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Royal College of Pharmacy and Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Smart Academy for Healthcare, Pune, Maharashtra
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Medical Laboratory Technician
- 2Head Technician
Expected income
₹8,000 – ₹18,000 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Seok Ho Won — Received the B.S. degree in clinical pathology and electrical engineering from Kwangwoon University, in 1985 and 1990, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Chungnam National University, South Korea, in 2002. Since 1985, he has been a Medical Technician with the Sin-chon General Hospital, South Korea.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 369 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3HbgWzq
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.