Mission-Driven Medical Laboratory Technician (Lab Support)

Indian Health Service; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Eagle Butte, SD seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform a broad range of clinical laboratory tests and to support quality assurance activities. The role emphasizes accurate result generation, specimen handling, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

The position requires familiarity with CLIA/CAP standards and the ability to adapt procedures for unusual specimens.

Qualifications

• GS-4 requires 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized lab support experience.
• GS-5 requires 1 year of specialized lab experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-6 requires 1 year of specialized experience in standardized clinical lab tests and quality control.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience conducting varied clinical lab tests and documenting quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, serology, and blood banking.
• Evaluate test results, troubleshoot, and repeat procedures as needed for accuracy.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and prepare reagents and media.
• Collect and process patient specimens and track in lab systems; prepare specimens for testing or referral.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Safety compliance

Specimen collection

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory assistance

Laboratory technician training program

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Indian Health Service in Eagle Butte, SD seeks a Medical Technician (Laboratory Support) to perform a broad range of clinical laboratory tests and to support quality assurance activities. The role emphasizes accurate result generation, specimen handling, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

The position requires familiarity with CLIA/CAP standards and the ability to adapt procedures for unusual specimens.