Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist Eglin Air Force Base, Florida $51.30/hour + $4.57/hour Health & Welfare Earn a $5,000 quarterly performance bonus upon meeting established objectives GiaCare is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Bring your laboratory expertise to a civilian position supporting military healthcare. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, 120 hours of annual paid time off, and a quarterly performance bonus opportunity. Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay of $51.30 per hour.
• Additional $4.57 per hour in Health & Welfare.
• Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying night hours.
• Additional $2.00 per hour for qualifying weekend hours.
• $5,000 quarterly bonus opportunity, contingent upon meeting established quarterly objectives and bonus program requirements.
• 120 hours of paid time off annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan, non-matching.
• Employee referral program and employee discounts.

Schedule

• Normally 12-hour shifts: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Generally follows a Panama schedule: three 12-hour shifts one week and four the next.
• Includes weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays.
• Day/night rotation and schedule adjustments may be required based on department needs.
• Training generally occurs Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• No on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in assigned sections, which may include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, serology, blood transfusion services, and point-of-care testing.
• Evaluate specimen suitability, prepare samples, and prioritize testing according to clinical urgency.
• Review and report results, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate critical values according to departmental procedures.
• Perform quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support phlebotomy, specimen processing, accessioning, and reference laboratory shipments as assigned.
• Participate in quality assurance, competency assessments, inspection preparation, and staff training.
• Perform transfusion services procedures when trained and assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow laboratory safety and infection control requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education: Meet one of the following pathways:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science, plus completion of a medical technology clinical practice program. Clinical practice programs completed after 1974 must have been accredited by NAACLS, CAAHEP/formerly CAHEA, or ABHES.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with:
• 16 semester hours of biological science, including microbiology.
• 16 semester hours of chemistry, including organic chemistry or biochemistry.
• One mathematics course.
• Two years of qualifying post-certification clinical laboratory experience within the past 10 years as an ASCP- or AMT-certified Medical Laboratory Technician.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with the science and mathematics coursework listed above, plus five years of qualifying clinical laboratory experience within the past 10 years.

For pathways 2 and 3, qualifying experience must include moderate- and/or high-complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and clinical microscopy, or categorical experience matching categorical certification. Additional Requirements

• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent through ASCP or AMT.
• At least 12 months of relevant experience within the past 24 months.
• Healthcare provider BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before starting. Certification earned solely through computer-based training does not satisfy this requirement.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to complete required credentialing, occupational health, background investigation, and installation access requirements.

Apply today to join GiaCare’s laboratory team at Eglin Air Force Base.