Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1865
Medical Laboratory Science
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Medical Technologists</strong> conduct clinical laboratory tests, research, and investigations. Train laboratory personnel. Perform administrative functions related to laboratory.
Core Skills
- clinical laboratory testing
- hematology analysis
- clinical chemistry
- microbiology testing
- blood bank operations
- molecular diagnostics
- quality control
- laboratory safety
- specimen management
Common Certifications
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist
- AMT Medical Technologist
- American Society for Clinical Pathology Specialist in Blood Banking
- ASCP Molecular Biology Technologist
- ASCP Specialist in Microbiology
- Certified Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist
- AMT Medical Technologist
- Basic life support certification
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice course
Career Growth
- ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking
- ASCP Molecular Biology Technologist
- ASCP Specialist in Microbiology
- Certified Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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