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.

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What you’ll do

  • Test and analyze specimens 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
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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

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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