43TX - biomedical laboratory officer AFSC Officer

Summary

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.

What You’ll Do

• Counsel and advise patients on the treatment of disease states and potential side effects of medicines.
• Screen prescriptions and provide orders for accuracy, drug interactions and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of the healthcare team.
• Instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs.
• Direct procurement, storage and control of pharmacy drugs.
• Serves as a consultant on pharmaceutical matters for professional staff.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 8.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited institution

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve