Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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 .

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
• Certification: Certified by ASCP or AMT 
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the past 2 years as a Medical Laboratory Technician
• 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)

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