Medical Laboratory Specialist

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.

You must be between the ages of 17-34.

You must have a GED or High School Diploma.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.

Must meet Army Height and weight standards

Overview

The medical laboratory specialist conducts tests on the tissue, blood and body fluids of patients.

Job Duties

Perform elementary blood banking and clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, serology, bacteriology, parasitology and urinalysis

Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture

Pack, unpack, inspect, store and distribute blood and blood products

Assemble, disassemble and maintain laboratory equipment

Training

Job training for a medical laboratory specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice-testing specimens.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Medical laboratory procedures

Study of human parasites and diseases

Laboratory administration and record-keeping

Helpful Skills

Interest in biology, chemistry and algebra

Ability to follow detailed procedures precisely

About U.S. Army:

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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