Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L31A
Medical Laboratory Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs and supervises the performance of moderate/high complexity testing via manual and automated advanced laboratory methods or procedures for clinical bacteriology, mycology, serology, immunohematology, hematology, parasitology, chemistry, toxicology and urinalysis. Independently operates, maintains, and validates laboratory equipment and results involved in patient care.
Core Skills
- clinical laboratory testing
- microbiology and mycology
- immunohematology and blood banking
- hematology and coagulation
- clinical chemistry and toxicology
- urinalysis and parasitology
- laboratory equipment validation
- quality control and assurance
- laboratory result documentation
Common Certifications
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- AMT Medical Technologist (MT)
- AMT Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- AAB Medical Technologist (MT)
- ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB)
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- AMT Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- CLSI Laboratory Quality Management System Training
Career Growth
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB)
- ASCP Specialist in Microbiology (SM)
- ASCP Specialist in Chemistry (SC)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.