Duties 1. Clinical Laboratory Testing & Analysis - Performs highly complex diagnostic testing across multiple laboratory specialties (including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology) in strict compliance withCLIA, CAP, and Air Force Medical Service (AFMS)quality standards. - Evaluates patient specimens to deliver precise, timely diagnostic data that directly influences clinical decision-making for over4,000 Academy Cadetsand thousands of active-duty and beneficiary patients. - Safely handles, processes, and tracks clinical specimens using strict chain-of-custody protocols, maintainingzero-error accuracyin specimen identification. 2. STAT Chemistry & Automated Analyzers - Operates, calibrates, and troubleshoots advanced, computerized automated chemistry analyzers to deliver rapid-turnaroundcritical and STAT diagnostic results. - Analyzes biochemical markers with absolute precision, prioritizing urgent requests to support emergency interventions and acute clinical triage. - Monitors real-time analyzer metrics and quality control (QC) runs to immediately identify and resolve instrument drift or calibration anomalies. 3. Advanced Hematology & Bodily Fluid Analysis - Performs expert manual microscopic reviews of peripheral blood smears to evaluate, identify, and verify complex cellular morphologies and hematologic abnormalities. - Conducts meticulous manual cell counts and biochemical evaluations on sensitive bodily fluids (e.g., synovial, cerebrospinal, and pleural fluids) with unwavering accuracy. - Executes and interprets criticalcoagulation profiles and platelet function studiesto support pre-surgical screenings, trauma response, and ongoing anticoagulant therapy monitoring. 4. Bacteriology & Microbiology Processing - Inoculates, incubates, and isolates bacterial cultures from diverse clinical sites using strict aseptic techniques and established microbiological protocols. - Identifies potential pathogens through gram staining, morphological examination, and biochemical testing to rapidly guide targeted antimicrobial therapies. - Strictly adheres to biosafety level(BSL-2)containment protocols, ensuring a safe laboratory environment during high-risk specimen processing. 5. Quality Assurance, Correlation, & Reporting - Reviews, correlates, and validates multi-disciplinary laboratory data to ensure clinical plausibility before releasing results to theElectronic Health Record (EHR). - Generates comprehensive, clear, and compliant laboratory reports, immediately flagging and communicatingcritical panic valuesdirectly to ordering providers. - Actively participates in external proficiency testing and peer-review audits to maintain the laboratorys top-tier accreditation status.