68K Medical Laboratory Specialist NCOER Duty Description Examples

Serves as Medical Laboratory Specialist performing diagnostic testing at a military medical treatment facility; Operates automated analyzers and performs manual testing in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology; Maintains quality control programs and ensures all testing meets accuracy and precision standards; Manages specimen collection, processing, and result reporting in the laboratory information system; Maintains laboratory equipment and coordinates maintenance requirements with biomedical equipment section; Advises the laboratory officer and clinical providers on test results and laboratory support requirements

Serves as Laboratory Section NCOIC responsible for all clinical laboratory operations at a military treatment facility; Supervises laboratory technicians in the execution of diagnostic testing across all laboratory disciplines; Manages laboratory quality management program including quality control, proficiency testing, and accreditation compliance; Directs laboratory equipment maintenance and supply management programs; Coordinates with clinical departments on testing requirements and result interpretation; Advises the facility commander and laboratory officer on laboratory readiness and diagnostic support capabilities

Serves as Laboratory Manager NCOIC responsible for all laboratory operations for a combat support hospital; Supervises laboratory section NCOICs in the execution of diagnostic testing programs; Manages hospital laboratory program including quality standards, accreditation compliance, and staff competency; Directs the development of laboratory SOPs, training programs, and quality management standards; Coordinates with theater medical laboratory for reference testing and technical support; Advises the hospital commander and chief of pathology on laboratory readiness and diagnostic capabilities

Serves as Blood Banking NCO responsible for transfusion medicine operations at the medical treatment facility; Manages blood component inventory, compatibility testing, and transfusion support for the facility; Performs blood typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening in accordance with AABB standards; Manages blood product storage and ensures compliance with temperature monitoring requirements; Coordinates with blood support detachment for blood product resupply and specialty components; Advises the laboratory officer and clinical providers on transfusion medicine requirements

Serves as Microbiology NCO responsible for clinical microbiology testing and infectious disease surveillance; Performs culture, sensitivity, and identification testing for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms; Manages the antimicrobial susceptibility program and provides antibiogram data to the infection control committee; Coordinates with preventive medicine on disease surveillance and outbreak investigations; Maintains biosafety standards and ensures compliance with applicable laboratory safety regulations; Advises the laboratory officer and clinical providers on microbiology results and infection control requirements

Serves as Field Laboratory NCO responsible for medical laboratory operations in a deployed or field environment; Operates portable laboratory equipment providing diagnostic testing support for forward medical elements; Manages field specimen collection, processing, and result reporting procedures; Maintains laboratory equipment readiness and coordinates resupply for field laboratory consumables; Coordinates with supporting laboratory for reference testing and technical support; Advises the medical officer on laboratory capabilities and diagnostic support requirements in the field environment