Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Akicita Federal, LLC; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to deliver essential diagnostic laboratory services for the Indian Health Service's Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico.

In this role, you will directly support the health and well‑being of Navajo Nation members and other American Indian and Alaska Native patients by producing accurate, timely test results across a full-service inpatient and outpatient hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Clinical competency across multiple laboratory disciplines (Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, Urinalysis).
• Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, CMS/CLIA, AAAHC).

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze patient specimens across core laboratory departments.
• Perform clinical laboratory testing for outpatients and inpatients.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in compliance with standards.
• Ensure accurate and reliable test results to support patient care decisions.
• Follow HIPAA, Privacy Act requirements, and facility protocols.
• Utilize PPE and uphold infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff with cultural awareness.

Skills

Cultural competency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to deliver essential diagnostic laboratory services for the Indian Health Service's Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. In this role, you will directly support the health and well‑being of Navajo Nation members and other American Indian and Alaska Native patients by producing accurate, timely test results across a full-service inpatient and outpatient hospital laboratory. This is meaningful, hands‑on clinical work in a community that depends on your expertise every day.

• Process and analyze patient specimens across core laboratory departments including Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, and Urinalysis
• Perform clinical laboratory testing for patients arriving from outpatient clinics, the Emergency Department, and inpatient units
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and applicable accreditation standards
• Ensure accurate and reliable test results to support direct patient care decisions and positive patient outcomes
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and protocols including HIPAA, Privacy Act requirements, and IHS-specific directives
• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uphold infection control and safety standards throughout all laboratory activities
• Collaborate cooperatively with clinical and administrative staff across the medical center, demonstrating cultural awareness and respect for the Native communities served

$130,000 - $140,000 a year

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a closely related field
• Licensure / Certification: Current certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent credentialing body)
• Clinical competency across multiple laboratory disciplines: Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, and Urinalysis
• Working knowledge of and commitment to applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, CMS/CLIA, AAAHC)
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by facility scheduling needs (8-, 10-, or 12-hour tours of duty)
• Familiarity with HIPAA, the Privacy Act of 1974, and federal computer security requirements

What sets candidates apart

• Prior experience working in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service clinical laboratory environment
• Demonstrated cultural competency or lived experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-department hospital laboratory serving both inpatient and emergency department populations
• Familiarity with IHS-specific laboratory information systems, policies, and quality assurance protocols
• Flexibility and demonstrated reliability performing shift work in remote or underserved geographic settings

About Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal is a Native American‑owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program‑support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.