ENLISTED

MEDICAL LABORATORY

ANALYSIS TO AID DIAGNOSIS

In order to provide the best healthcare to our Airmen and their families, it’s essential for us to be able to supply them with accurate medical diagnosis. Helping conduct essential tests on body substances, Medical Laboratory specialists have an integral role in providing patients with a proper diagnosis and treatment. The state-of-the-art analysis provided by these experts not only helps prevent and treat disease, but is essential to detecting agents that indicate biological warfare.

Test and analyze specimines using laboratory techniques
Complete processing of blood for transfusion
Perform chemical analysis and blood bank duties
Keep lab conditions safe and organized
Maintain records of all laboratory work performed
Assist biological warfare officer in developing procedures to detect bacteriological agents

CAREER TASKS

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General
QUALIFICATIONS
- Normal color vision
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

7.5 weeks
TECHNICAL TRAINING

268 days

TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Ft Sam Houston TX Designated Medical Facility
STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Medical Laboratory Technology