Description
The medical laboratory specialist performs bloodbanking procedures and elementary and advanced examinations of biological and environmental specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and other medical disorders. MOS 68K personnel require manual dexterity and no aversion to the sight of blood or needles.
Core Skills
- clinical laboratory testing
- quality control and assurance
- specimen processing and handling
- laboratory information systems (LIS) usage
- data entry and results verification
- infection control and biosafety
- SOP development and compliance
- regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP-like standards)
- troubleshooting lab equipment
- documentation and record-keeping
- basic statistics for lab results
- attention to detail and accuracy
- time management in high-throughput environments
- interdisciplinary communication with clinicians
- training and mentoring junior staff
Common Certifications
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- CPR Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
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