Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview

The Medical Lab Scientist provides comprehensive laboratory testing and diagnostic support services within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in Yokota, Japan. The individual performs a wide range of laboratory procedures in support of patient diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention while ensuring compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Defense (DoD), and facility-specific standards. This role supports operational readiness and quality patient care for military members, dependents, and authorized beneficiaries in an overseas healthcare environment.

*Position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking.
• Analyze, interpret, and verify laboratory test results while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with DHA and laboratory regulations.
• Collect, process, and prepare specimens for testing and ensure proper specimen handling procedures are followed.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, records, and reports in compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, blood borne pathogen, and universal precaution protocols.
• Support laboratory readiness initiatives and assist with inventory management and supply accountability.
• Utilize electronic medical records and laboratory information systems to document patient information and test results.
• Participate in required orientation, training, competency assessments, and continuing education activities.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding laboratory findings and patient care support.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) through ASCP or equivalent nationally recognized certifying agency.
• Minimum of one year of recent clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license or certification if required by the applicable state or regulatory authority.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and computerized laboratory systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet all Government health, immunization, security clearance, and installation access requirements.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as required.

Kako'o Services LLC

Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.