Laboratory Medical Technician: Impactful Lab Support

Indian Health Service; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Minnesota invites qualified Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to join our clinical team. You will perform a broad range of laboratory tests and ensure accurate results that support patient care in American Indian communities.

This role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Candidates should meet GS-4/5/6/7 requirements, maintain documentation, and adhere to CLIA, CAP, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• General and specialized laboratory experience demonstrating ability to perform tests and report findings.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, biosafety and infection control procedures.
• Experience collecting routine venipuncture and handling specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical lab tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis.
• Evaluate results and troubleshoot to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab instruments.
• Collect and process patient specimens; ensure proper accessioning.
• Document results and support quality/compliance activities.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Instrument operation

Clinical communication

Education

Lab science education

Associate degree / equivalent

Tools

LIS software

Calibrating instruments

Quality control procedures

Job description

Indian Health Service in Minnesota invites qualified Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to join our clinical team. You will perform a broad range of laboratory tests and ensure accurate results that support patient care in American Indian communities.

This role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Candidates should meet GS-4/5/6/7 requirements, maintain documentation, and adhere to CLIA, CAP, and safety standards.