Medical Laboratory Technician Keesler AFB Mississippi

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

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. The MLT works across multiple laboratory departments including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank to ensure accurate testing results. This role requires maintaining laboratory equipment, performing quality control procedures, and ensuring specimens are properly handled and analyzed. The technician collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely and reliable laboratory data critical to patient care.

Compensation: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

General Duties

• Clinical Privileges: Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the MTF.
• Contractual Obligations: Adhere to all tasks outlined in the contract and Task Order.

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.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment or testing issues.
• Conduct quality control and assurance procedures and document findings.
• Prepare specimens for transport or mail-out.
• Safely dispose of biological waste per protocols.

Qualifications

• 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
• Licensure: As applicable per Task Order

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory procedures and safety standards
• Experience with various lab instruments and troubleshooting techniques
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and quality control habits
• Ability to manage samples and prioritize testing workflow efficiently
• Effective communication with clinical teams regarding results and follow-ups

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.

Work Environment

• Clinical lab setting and mobile/outreach blood drives.
• Personal services environment with day-to-day supervision by military lab leadership.

Immunization Requirement

• TB Screening
• Physical examination
• Vaccinations per MTF guidelines

Security Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Background check as per DHA standards

About Us

AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA's 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors. AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities. AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider. As one of the nation's fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services. Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service. At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.