Clinical Lab Technician: Life-Saving Tests & Impact

Indian Health Service; Martin (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to provide hands-on clinical lab assistance, perform tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and blood banking, and support patient care in American Indian communities.

This role emphasizes quality control, specimen management, and coordination with healthcare providers, with requirements for compliance with CAP, CLIA, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: GS-04, GS-05, or GS-06/07 levels with required experience or education as detailed in the job posting.
• Experience or education alternatives include associate degree programs, or coursework in chemistry/biological sciences with clinical lab training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, serology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results, recognize abnormal findings, and troubleshoot to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain laboratory instruments and prepare reagents, stains, and culture media.
• Collect and process patient specimens, ensure specimen integrity, and document results in lab systems.
• Support quality assurance, accreditation, and safety compliance in line with CAP, CLIA.

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to provide hands-on clinical lab assistance, perform tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and blood banking, and support patient care in American Indian communities.

This role emphasizes quality control, specimen management, and coordination with healthcare providers, with requirements for compliance with CAP, CLIA, and safety standards.