Medical Laboratory Technician

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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, with coverage across day,

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced hospital lab.
• Experience working with Indigenous or underserved populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines (hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology).
• Process, analyze, and report patient specimens within turnaround time standards.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform quality control on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Document test results and QC data in the LIS.
• Recognize and escalate critical values, specimen integrity issues, or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment following safety protocols.
• Provide coverage across day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends and federal holidays.

Skills

Quality control

Independent judgment

Accurate documentation

High-volume environment experience

Culturally responsive care

Tools

LIS

Automated analyzer platforms

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 elevate critical values, specimen integrity issues, or equipment malfunctions to appropriate clinical or supervisory personnel without delay.
• 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.

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.