MLT - Medical Laboratory

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