Medical Lab Technician: Impactful Role with Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines and to ensure accuracy and quality in patient results. The role supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and efficient lab operations.

The position requires understanding of CLIA/CAP standards, specimen handling, and safe laboratory practices, with opportunities for professional growth within the federal health system.

Qualifications

• Six months general work experience or related exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, serology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; prepare reagents and culture media; monitor quality control.
• Collect and process patient specimens and prepare them for testing or referral.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory assistance

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Lab technician training program

Chemistry/biology coursework

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines and to ensure accuracy and quality in patient results. The role supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and efficient lab operations.

The position requires understanding of CLIA/CAP standards, specimen handling, and safe laboratory practices, with opportunities for professional growth within the federal health system.