Medical Laboratory Technician — Lifesaving Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to conduct diverse clinical tests and support quality patient care in American Indian communities. The role emphasizes accuracy, calibration of instruments, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and reporting to providers, while maintaining safety and compliance with CAP/CLIA standards. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• CLIA-compliant laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results and troubleshoot to ensure accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; prepare reagents and culture media.
• Collect and process patient specimens, assess specimen quality, and track in LIS.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Communication with providers

Safety adherence

Education

Associate degree program with certified lab assistant training

Bachelor’s degree in related field

One year of chem/biological sciences study + tech training

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Calibration and maintenance tools

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to conduct diverse clinical tests and support quality patient care in American Indian communities. The role emphasizes accuracy, calibration of instruments, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and reporting to providers, while maintaining safety and compliance with CAP/CLIA standards. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are highlighted.