Medical Laboratory Technician (Iraq)

This position is contingent upon award.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible to provide comprehensive health services to DOS DOD and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. The MLT performs lab tests and procedures mostly comprising of microscopic bacteriological hematologic immunologic and chemical diagnostic analyses on samples of tissue blood urine stool synovial fluid and semen.  The MLT looks for clues to the absence presence and extent of the causes and progression of diseases through accurate and efficient lab tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and process biological specimens for laboratory testing. 
• Conduct routine and specialized tests in hematology microbiology chemistry and blood bank. 
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues. 
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean laboratory environment. 
• Record and report test results accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with pathologists and other medical staff to interpret results and ensure quality patient care. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations. 
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events. 
• Performance of other duties as assigned. 
• Collect and process biological specimens for laboratory testing. 
• Conduct routine and specialized tests in hematology microbiology chemistry and blood bank. 
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot any technical issues. 
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean laboratory environment. 
• Record and report test results accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with pathologists and other medical staff to interpret results and ensure quality patient care. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations. 
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events. 
• Performance of other duties as assigned. 

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Additional Duties: 

Compliance with International SOS policies and procedures. 

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Current Certification with a nationally recognized registry such a MT (ASCP) or home country equivalent. 
• Must be able to read write and speak English in order to effectively communicate. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 

Experience Preferred: 

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as Medical Laboratory Technician including 6 months within the last year.  
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. 

Education Required: 

• Degree in medical laboratory technology or related field scientific field with an approved laboratory training program or home country equivalent. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.  
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations. 
• Must be able to relocate to Balad Iraq. 
• A valid passport from country of record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. 
• You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Balad. 

The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time