MLT/CLS - Medical Lab Tech Contractor

Eastern Shawnee Companies LLC•Shiprock, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions, in partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), is seeking qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) for a long-term contract assignment at Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico. This is an opportunity to work in an outpatient clinical setting while providing essential laboratory services to patients served by the Indian Health Service.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification required
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
2–3 years of experience as a CLS or MLT in a hospital laboratory setting
Previous medical or clinical laboratory experience required
Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to pass Federal Security Clearance
Immunization records required

Nice To Haves

Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings preferred
Prior Indian Health Services (IHS) or tribal healthcare experience preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing in assigned areas, including chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology, and microbiology
Collect, receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment
Perform quality control procedures and equipment calibration
Analyze laboratory results and identify results requiring further review
Assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
Accurately document laboratory testing and results
Follow established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements
Maintain appropriate laboratory records and documentation
Work collaboratively with laboratory staff and other healthcare professionals to support timely patient care