Medical Laboratory Technician

Akicita Federal, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Laboratory Technicians in Phoenix, AZ to deliver essential clinical laboratory services for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS). You will perform testing across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology, and report results within turnaround standards.

Must have an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and MLT certification (ASCP/AMT).

Qualifications

• Requires ASCP/AMT MLT certification and an Associate's degree.
• Demonstrated competency performing clinical laboratory testing.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines (hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology).
• Process, analyze, and report patient specimens with established turnaround times.
• Operate, calibrate, and QC lab instrumentation and equipment.
• Document results and QC data in the LIS.
• Maintain safe laboratory environment and follow safety protocols.
• Provide coverage across day, evening, night shifts, including weekends and federal holidays.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS familiarity

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT certification (ASCP/AMT)

Tools

LIS software

Automated analyzers

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Laboratory Technicians to deliver essential clinical laboratory services for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will perform diagnostic testing and support laboratory operations that directly impact the health outcomes of Native American communities across the Phoenix Area. This is meaningful, hands-on clinical work in a federally supported healthcare environment operating around the clock.

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology, in accordance with federal and state requirements and accreditation standards.
• Process, analyze, and report patient specimens accurately and within established turnaround time standards to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform quality control checks on laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with accepted laboratory practice.
• Document test results, instrument maintenance, and quality control data completely and accurately in the laboratory information system.
• Recognize and ...
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following infection control, biohazard, and chemical safety protocols at all times.
• Provide coverage across day, evening, and night shifts — including weekends and federal holidays — as scheduled to ensure continuous laboratory operations.

$132,000 - $135,000 a year

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field.
• Active certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from a nationally recognized credentialing body (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated competency performing clinical laboratory testing in a hospital, clinic, or comparable healthcare setting.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays, as operationally required.
• Ability to successfully complete all required qualification verification, security screening, onboarding, orientation, and mandatory training prior to independent performance.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards governing clinical laboratory practice.

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience supporting laboratory services within an Indian Health Service, tribal health, or federally operated healthcare facility.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CAP, or CLIA accreditation standards and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working in a high-volume or 24/7 laboratory environment requiring independent judgment and rapid turnaround.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS) and automated analyzer platforms commonly used in hospital-based labs.
• Background working with underserved or Indigenous patient populations and a commitment to culturally responsive care.

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.