Medical Laboratory Technician: Life-Saving Testing

Indian Health Service; Indian Neck (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform clinical testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, and blood banking. You will collect and process specimens, assess acceptability, and ensure accurate results in a quality-focused environment.

The role involves operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and supporting quality assurance under CAP/CLIA standards.

Qualifications

• GS-4: Six months general experience and six months specialized experience or equivalent education.
• GS-5: One year specialized experience or bachelor\'s degree, or a combination.
• GS-6: One year specialized experience in clinical laboratory work and quality control; or related education.
• GS-7: One year specialized experience in a broad set of lab tests and reporting; or graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments; prepare reagents and media; monitor quality control.
• Collect and process patient specimens, assess specimen acceptability, and accession in lab systems.
• Validate and document laboratory results, communicate with healthcare providers, and support CAP/CLIA compliance.

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform clinical testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, and blood banking. You will collect and process specimens, assess acceptability, and ensure accurate results in a quality-focused environment.

The role involves operating instruments, maintaining equipment, and supporting quality assurance under CAP/CLIA standards.