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Medical Laboratory Specialist

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Medical Laboratory Specialist - 68K


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The medical laboratory specialist conducts tests on the tissue, blood and body fluids of patients.

Job Duties

  • Perform elementary blood banking and clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, serology, bacteriology, parasitology and urinalysis
  • Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Pack, unpack, inspect, store and distribute blood and blood products
  • Assemble, disassemble and maintain laboratory equipment

    • Requirements

  • Not Applicable

    • Training

    Job training for a medical laboratory specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice-testing specimens. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Study of human parasites and diseases
  • Laboratory administration and record keeping

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in biology, chemistry and algebra
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures precisely

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Skilled Technical (ST): 106

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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