Medical Laboratory Scientist:

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions•Toppenish, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring Your Laboratory Expertise to a Community That Truly Values It. Laboratory professionals play a critical role in patient care, and at Yakama Service Unit, your work directly supports the health and wellness of Native American patients throughout the region. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) for a long-term outpatient assignment in Toppenish, Washington. This position offers the rare combination of impactful work, a collaborative clinical environment, and a dependable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays required. Facility Information: Yakama Service Unit Why This Opportunity Stands Out Long-term contract opportunity (up to 1 year with extension options) Location: Yakama Service Unit – Toppenish, Washington Outpatient clinic setting Full Time, Monday–Friday schedule No weekends No federal holidays Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package PTO, sick time, and holiday pay Consistent daytime hours supporting work-life balance Open to local and travel candidates Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Native American communities Position Overview The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will provide laboratory services in an outpatient healthcare setting, supporting primary care, preventive care, and specialty clinic services. Responsibilities include: Perform diagnostic testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and microbiology Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment Perform quality control procedures and equipment calibration Analyze and interpret laboratory results using sound professional judgment Collect and process patient specimens, including phlebotomy as needed Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support timely patient care Accurately document laboratory findings within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality assurance, and accreditation standards Phlebotomy experience needed

Requirements

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS/MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Current certification and licensure as required by state and federal regulations
Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical laboratory experience preferred
Experience in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology testing
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care
Experience with Electronic Health Records (RPMS)
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
Must be a U.S. citizen, living and working primarily in the United States
Must be able to pass Federal Security Clearance
Immunization records required

Nice To Haves

Previous contract experience preferred
Previous experience with IHS helpful
Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings preferred
Prior Indian Health Services (IHS) or tribal healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, and microbiology
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment
Perform quality control procedures and equipment calibration
Analyze and interpret laboratory results using sound professional judgment
Collect and process patient specimens, including phlebotomy as needed
Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support timely patient care
Accurately document laboratory findings within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality assurance, and accreditation standards