Clinical Laboratory Technician - Impactful Lab Support

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform diverse laboratory testing and ensure accurate results for patient care in Native communities. The role supports quality assurance, reports results to clinicians, and assists with compliance to CAP and CLIA standards.

The position emphasizes precise specimen handling, instrument operation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to sustain high-quality lab services.

Qualifications

• GS-04 requires six months general and six months specialized lab experience.
• Associate degree with one year of certified laboratory assistant training meets GS-04.
• GS-05 requires one year of specialized experience or related education.
• GS-06 requires one year of specialized experience in standardized tests and QA.
• GS-07 requires one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, serology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results, recognize abnormalities, and troubleshoot for accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments; prepare reagents and media; monitor quality control.
• Collect and process patient specimens; accession and track samples in lab systems.
• Validate and document results; communicate with healthcare providers; support accreditation activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Test result evaluation

Laboratory equipment operation

Specimen collection

Quality control compliance

Education

Associate degree with certified lab assistant program

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

One year of chemistry/biology coursework + lab training

Two years of chemistry/biological sciences study

Graduate education directly related to the work

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform diverse laboratory testing and ensure accurate results for patient care in Native communities. The role supports quality assurance, reports results to clinicians, and assists with compliance to CAP and CLIA standards.

The position emphasizes precise specimen handling, instrument operation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to sustain high-quality lab services.