Clinical Lab Technician: Diverse Tests & Patient Care Impact

Indian Health Service; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform diverse clinical lab tests and support patient care in American Indian communities. You will operate instruments, ensure specimen integrity, and communicate results to clinicians while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, calibration, and adherence to CLIA/CAP standards, with opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• GS-04: 6 months general experience in related work.
• GS-04: 6 months specialized lab support experience.
• Education options include assoc. degree with approved lab program.
• GS-05: 1 year specialized lab experience or related degree.
• GS-06/07: progressive lab testing experience and QA responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology and serology.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instruments; prepare reagents and culture media.
• Collect and process patient specimens; track in laboratory systems; prepare for referral testing.
• Validate and document results; communicate findings to healthcare providers; support quality programs.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory assisting

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Courses in chemistry/biology

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform diverse clinical lab tests and support patient care in American Indian communities. You will operate instruments, ensure specimen integrity, and communicate results to clinicians while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, calibration, and adherence to CLIA/CAP standards, with opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven workplace.