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Medical Laboratory Apprentice
You will work in a hospital laboratory as a member of the healthcare team. You will be provided training in theoretical and applied concepts of clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, coagulation, microbiology, parasitology, serology and laboratory management. You will collect and prepare various specimens for analysis. As a laboratory technician, you will test and analyze specimens using scientific laboratory techniques to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. You will be required to perform preventive maintenance on sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment. Clinical laboratory technicians are responsible for the complete processing of blood for transfusion. You will conduct procedures necessary to identify bacteria and will determine antibiotic sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms. You will perform evaluations of blood cells and blood components. You will maintain records of all laboratory work performed and prepare specimens for shipment to various military and civilian medical facilities. Upon graduation from training, you are eligible to take a national civilian registry examination and become a credentialed clinical laboratory technician through the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel or a registered medical laboratory technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Tech Schools:
- Sheppard AFB, TX
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