BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

SPECIALTY
BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

CONDUCTING TESTS. SUPPLYING ANSWERS.

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Biological tests are an essential part in determining the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for directing the services and integrity of their lab, Biomedical Laboratory Officers are essential to helping physicians accurately treat their patients. In addition to their scientific duties, these experts institute new methods, techniques and procedures to help their lab more accurately pinpoint the cause and appropriate care for a wide range of diseases.

• Provide precise, accurate lab data and conclusions to healthcare providers
• Manage clinical laboratory services and ensure that all data is accurate to properly care and treat patients
• Establish and maintain a records management and quality control program
• Act as a teacher in a variety of lab sciences in support of continuing medical education
• Perform duties as principle investigator, research scientist, program manager and acquisition specialist in areas of laboratory science
• Be at the forefront of new technology development and evaluate new emerging technologies

CAREER TASKS

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• MINIMUM EDUCATION
  Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited institution
• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 42

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

• OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
  
  5.5 weeks

• MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
  
  Maxwell AFB AL

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