SSG Howard Fair

Army | Medical Laboratory Specialist

Dates of Service: May 1980 - Aug 2002

RETIRED

85% Complete

6 Endorsements

33 Contacts

Influence Score: 15,388
3,851 out of 865,862 Veterans

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MT (AMT) MLT (ASCP) EMT/Firefighter 1968-1975

Military Experiences

Feb 1993 - Aug 2002

Medical NCOIC

WRMC, MEDCOM | Washington, DC

• Performed STAT and routine procedures in Blood Bank • Performed donor screening and donor blood processing • Served as Shift/Team leader in Donor Center and Blood Bank • Served as System Administrator for Blood Services Computer System (DBSS) • Performed Lookbacks to determine patient exposure to HCV, HIV, and others • Maintain and set up supply systems for the laboratory • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment • Trained and oriented subordinate personnel in laboratory procedures • Entered laboratory results into various computer systems • Served as MLT educational coord

Aug 1989 - Jan 1992

Clinical NCOIC

USAMRIID, USAMRMC, MEDCOM | Fort Detrick, MD

• Performed Chemistry, Hematology, and Coagulation tests in BL3 and BL4 laboratories • Maintain and set up supply systems for laboratory sections • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment • Performed routine procedures in urinalysis, serology, hematology, and chemistry. • Performed phlebotomy procedures to include therapeutic blood donors • Maintain and set up supply systems for laboratory sections • Performed laboratory research procedures both in vitro and in vivo • Performed phlebotomy procedures to include therapeutic blood donors and research animals

Dec 1986 - Aug 1989

Med LAB NCO

Reynolds ACH, SRMC, MEDCOM | Fort Sill, OK

• Performed STAT and routine procedures in all laboratory sections • Assisted pathologist in performing autopsies and other procedures • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment, performed phlebotomy procedures • Trained and oriented subordinate personnel in laboratory procedures

May 1980 - Dec 1986