Army MOS · Medical
68K Medical Laboratory Specialist
Overview
Medical Laboratory Specialists perform blood banking procedures and examine biological and environmental specimens. They conduct elementary and advanced examinations that aid in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and other medical disorders.
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
- interdisciplinary communication with clinicians
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Commercial plate reader software
Civilian Career Paths
- Medical Laboratory
- Clinical Technician
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (AMT)
- Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (AMT)
- Specialist in Microbiology (SM/ASCP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC)
- Qualification in Apheresis (QIA)
- Qualification in Laboratory Safety - QLS · Funded · Promotion points
- ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP)
What the Work Involves
- Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
- Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Related Occupations
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68K. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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