Clinical Lab Technician: Impactful Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform a broad range of clinical laboratory tests and support patient care in American Indian communities. You will collect specimens, process analyses, and help ensure data accuracy and quality across the lab.

You will work under supervision to maintain equipment, document results, and assist with compliance activities. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to safety, and teamwork within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Experience or education showing ability to perform basic clinical laboratory work and report findings.
• Experience with collecting and processing specimens and maintaining lab records.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and accreditation requirements (CAP/CLIA).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory testing

Result evaluation

Operate equipment

Specimen collection

Quality assurance

Education

Associate degree in certified lab assistant program

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Chemistry/biological sciences coursework

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform a broad range of clinical laboratory tests and support patient care in American Indian communities. You will collect specimens, process analyses, and help ensure data accuracy and quality across the lab.

You will work under supervision to maintain equipment, document results, and assist with compliance activities. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to safety, and teamwork within a mission-driven