Medical Laboratory Technician for Iraq
Tracking Code 592-120 Job Description
The Medical Services Support in Iraq (MSSI) Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and
professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as
resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis,
365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of
approximately 14,000 adults.
SCOPE: The Medical Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) reports to and will be clinically supervised by the
site Medical Director and will work under the direction of the Medical Technologist or other primary
medical provider (Radiologist, Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants)
on the work site.
The Medical Lab Tech will be assist in the treatment of patients in one of two settings: (1) Small
medical/trauma hospitals, (2) Large medical/trauma hospital and assists in examination and treatment
of patients under the direction of a Medical Technologist or physician.
In these settings, Medical Lab Tech performs non-complex chemical, biological, hematological,
immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Medical laboratory techs collect, handle, process
and analyze body fluids, cells and tissues through the application of chemical, biological and physical
principles.
Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
In addition to performing a technical function, medical lab techs keep patient records and adjust and
maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or
manage a medical technical department.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the
profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS
is recognized
This position is notional and will be filled upon future openings.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
•High school diploma
•Training and 2-years’ experience in the U.S. Military with service as MOS 91K AIT;
•Training and service in a Western Military organization as a medical laboratory technician may also
qualify.
•The Laboratory Technician will hold certification as a medical laboratory technician through the
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National
Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCALP) or the Board of Registry of the American
Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
•Must have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
•All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a
minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in desired career field.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of a licensed physician or Medical Technologist, Medical lab techs will do some or all
of the following:
•Performs routine chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological
tests.
•Draws blood from patients.
•Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
•Must be familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining
blood products for transfusion.
•Analyzes chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
•Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
•Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.
•Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi,
parasites, or other microorganisms.
•Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of
compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
•Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs, to
ensure the accuracy of tests.
•Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials,
including blood-borne pathogens.
•Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains safe and clean working environment by complying
with procedures, rules and regulations.
•In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists and technicians
keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules,
evaluate purchases of equipment, or assist in managing a medical laboratory department.
OTHER DUTIES:
•All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
•Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and
outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of
knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
•Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•Will require a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the
Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security;
•All Medical Laboratory Technicians will sign a CHS MSSI Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound
to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
•The normal workweek is established by the DoS Chief of Mission.
The following requirements apply to Medical Laboratory Technicians:
•Shall be trained, licensed or certified at a qualifying facility in the US
•Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOS or CHS prior to
deployment to Iraq.
•Must complete a Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for
work on the MSSI contract. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive
Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery
•Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License, country of origin Driver’s license
•Must have a current U.S. Passport or Country of Origin Passport.
•Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
•Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical
Management System software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOS
requirements for service in Iraq.
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by
surface or air.
•The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line