Medical Laboratory Specialist

The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

Requirements:

• You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
• You must be between the ages of 17-34.
• You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
• Must meet Army Height and weight standards.

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.

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.