Medical Laboratory Technicians (68K)
About The Position
Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army and as a Medical Laboratory Specialist (68K), 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. This is not a civilian contractor position.
Requirements
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
- 17 to 34 Years Old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
- No Major Law Violations
- No Medical Concerns
- 106 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)
Responsibilities
- Collect samples from patients
- Perform chemical and biological tests to help diagnose
- Work through a lot of unknowns and be willing and able to work through projects autonomously and confidently
- Sample blood types
- Perform elementary blood banking
- Conduct laboratory procedures
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Pack, unpack, inspect, store, and distribute blood and blood products
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
- Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.
- Comprehensive medical care for soldiers and their families through TRICARE.
- Access to dental and vision care services.
- Financial support for college courses while on active duty.
- Benefits for education and training programs, including the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
- Assistance in repaying student loans.
- Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover the cost of housing.
- Access to housing on military installations.
- Discounts on groceries and goods at military stores.
- Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
- Technical and tactical training in various fields.
- Support services for families, including counseling and childcare.
- Help with moving costs and finding housing.
- Lifetime monthly pension after 20 years of service.
- Access to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including healthcare and home loans.
- Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
