Description
Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified for the administration of vaccines, preparing allergen extracts and performing diagnostic tests to identify patient’s allergies.
Core Skills
- vaccine administration and handling
- allergy testing and diagnostics
- specimen collection and processing
- infection control and safety procedures
- medical documentation and data entry
- patient interaction and education
- attention to detail and protocol adherence
- time management in clinical settings
- basic lab techniques
- teamwork in healthcare environments
Common Certifications
- Certified Allergy and Immunology Specialist (ABAI, if physician)
- State Medical License (MD/DO, if applicable)
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP, if non-physician)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- NURSING
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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