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Medical Laboratory Specialist

Job Overview

  • Enlisted
  • Officer
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
  • Entry Level

As a Medical Laboratory Specialist, you'll have the important responsibility of caring for and aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of the Soldiers. You’ll collect samples from patients and perform chemical and biological tests to help diagnose. You’ll have to work through a lot of unknowns and be willing and able to work through projects autonomously and confidently. You’ll sample blood types, perform elementary blood banking, conduct laboratory procedures, maintain laboratory equipment, and pack, unpack, inspect, store, and distribute blood and blood products.

Skills You’ll Learn

  • Medical Practices
  • Chemistry & Biology
  • Detection & Analysis

Requirements

  • 10 weeks of Basic Training
  • 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
  • 106 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)

Certifications

  • 27 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
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