Medical Laboratory Technician MLT

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to provide clinical lab testing services at Keesler Medical Center (KMC), Keesler AFB, Mississippi.

Responsibilities include performing tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, cytology and blood bank, calibrating instruments, ensuring sample integrity, and maintaining quality control within a fast-paced military medical environment. Travel and TDY may be required. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BLS - Active from AHA/Red Cross only.
• Certification: ASCP or AMT.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year as Medical Laboratory Technician in past 2 years.
• Education: Graduated from an MLT program accredited by NAACLS, ABHES or AMT-recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical lab tests in hematology, chemistry, cytology, microbiology, and blood bank.
• Assess sample suitability and ensure physiological integrity is preserved.
• Prepare lab reagents 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.

Skills

BLS

Education

MLT program accredited by NAACLS/ABHES/AMT recognized

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 verification as per DHA standards