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
