Medical Laboratory Technician at Keesler AFB

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force

Medical Laboratory Technician at Keesler AFB

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Overview:

    AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to provide clinical laboratory testing services at Keesler Medical Center (KMC), Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The Medical Laboratory Technician supports patient diagnosis and treatment by performing a wide variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other body fluids.

    Specific Duties:

    Perform a full range of clinical lab tests in departments like hematology, chemistry, cytology, microbiology, and blood bank.

    Assess sample suitability and ensure physiological integrity is preserved.

    Prepare lab reagents and reference materials, and specimens for transport or mail-out.

    Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.

    Identify and troubleshoot equipment or testing issues.

    Conduct quality control and assurance procedures and document findings.

    Safely dispose of biological waste per protocols.

    Qualifications:

    BLS -Active from AHA /American Red Cross only

    Degree: Certificate

    Education: Graduate of an MLT training program accredited by:

    National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or Program recognized by the American Medical Technologist (AMT)

    Certification: Certified by ASCP or AMT (as specified in the Task Order)

    Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the past 2 years as a Medical Laboratory Technician

    Schedule:

    9-hour workdays (1-hour unpaid lunch), Monday–Friday (Between 0700-1800).

    Blood drives: May require early starts (as early as 3:00 AM) or late days (until 11:59 PM).

    Some TDY travel required (non-local blood drives).

    No on-call or holiday work unless assigned in support of blood drive scheduling.

    Physical Requirements:

    Able to lift equipment up to 40 lbs.

    Must meet immunization and tuberculosis screening requirements.

    Must complete a physical exam and respirator mask fitting, as required.

    Immunization Requirement:

    TB Screening

    Physical examination

    Vaccinations per MTF guidelines

    Security Requirement:

    U.S. Citizenship required

    Background check as per DHA standards