4T0X1 - MEDICAL LABORATORY AFSC Enlisted

Summary

In order to provide the best healthcare to our Airmen and their families, it’s essential for us to be able to supply them with accurate medical diagnosis. Helping conduct essential tests on body substances, Medical Laboratory specialists have an integral role in providing patients with a proper diagnosis and treatment. The state-of-the-art analysis provided by these experts not only helps prevent and treat disease, but is essential to detecting agents that indicate biological warfare.

What You’ll Do

• Test and analyze specimens using laboratory techniques.
• Complete processing of blood for transfusion.
• Perform chemical analysis and blood bank duties.
• Keep lab conditions safe and organized.
• Maintain records of all laboratory work performed.
• Assist biological warfare officer in developing procedures to detect bacteriological agents.

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

• Normal color vision
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 268 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX Designated Medical Facility
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Medical Laboratory Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

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