Medical Laboratory Technician

Recruiter: Military Civilian
Location: Afghanistan

Tracking Code: 2494-120

Job Description

The Department of State (DOS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) will complete a transition from DOD-led U.S. presence in Afghanistan to a DOS-led U.S. presence under the Afghanistan Life Support Services (ALiSS) contract.  The ALiSS  establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel in Afghanistan.

This position is notional to contract award.

Required Skills:

The Medical Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) reports to and will be clinically supervised by the site Medical Director and will work under the direction of the Medical Technologist or other primary medical provider (Radiologist, Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants) on the work site.

The Medical Lab Tech will be assist in the treatment of patients in one of two settings: (1) Small medical/trauma hospitals, (2) Large medical/trauma hospital and assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Medical Technologist or physician.

In these settings, Medical Lab Tech performs non-complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Medical laboratory techs collect, handle, process and analyze body fluids, cells and tissues through the application of chemical, biological and physical principles.

Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.

In addition to performing a technical function, medical lab techs keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or manage a medical technical department.

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.

Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma

Training and 2-years’ experience in the U.S. Military with service as MOS 91K AIT;

Training and service in a Western Military organization as a medical laboratory technician may also qualify.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required.

The Laboratory Technician will hold certification as a medical laboratory technician through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCALP) or the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).

Must have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in desired career field.  

Duties and Responsibilites:

Under the direction of a licensed physician or Medical Technologist, Medical lab techs will do some or all of the following:

Performs routine chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.

Draws blood from patients.

Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.

Must be familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.

Analyzes chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.

Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.

Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.

Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.

Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests.

Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.

Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists and technicians keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or assist in managing a medical laboratory department.

Additional duties:

All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.

Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

Other requirements:

Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License

Must have a current U.S. Passport.

Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.

Shall complete a one week Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to work on the contract. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery

Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.

Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software.

The normal workweek is established by the DoS Chief of Mission.

Physical Requirements:

Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOS requirements for service in Afghanistan.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Afghanistan is required by surface or air;

Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line