Medical Laboratory Technologist

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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  Perform clinical laboratory testing in assigned sections, which may include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, serology, blood transfusion services, and point-of-care testing.

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  Evaluate specimen suitability, prepare samples, and prioritize testing according to clinical urgency.

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  Review and report results, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate critical values according to departmental procedures.

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  Perform quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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  Support phlebotomy, specimen processing, accessioning, and reference laboratory shipments as assigned.

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  Participate in quality assurance, competency assessments, inspection preparation, and staff training.

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  Perform transfusion services procedures when trained and assigned.

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  Maintain accurate documentation and follow laboratory safety and infection control requirements.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.