Medical Laboratory Specialist
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MEDICAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST
Overview:
As a Medical Laboratory Specialist, you'll have the important responsibility of caring for and aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of the Soldiers. You’ll collect samples from patients and perform chemical and biological tests to help diagnose. You’ll have to work through a lot of unknowns and be willing and able to work through projects autonomously and confidently. You’ll sample blood types, perform elementary blood banking, conduct laboratory procedures, maintain laboratory equipment, and pack, unpack, inspect, store, and distribute blood and blood products.
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:
- Be between the ages of 17–35
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Skilled Technical (ST): 106 on the ASVAB.
- Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
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
Key Healthcare Benefits:
TRICARE Health Plan: As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
No-Cost Healthcare:
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Comprehensive Dental Care:
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Vision Coverage:
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Health & Wellness Programs:
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits:
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Long-term Care:
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Mental Health Services:
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Specialized Medical Training:
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Why the U.S. Army:
Professional Growth:
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Diverse Opportunities:
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your
passion and expertise.
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your
passion and expertise.
Community:
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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