Medical Laboratory Technician

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Laboratory Technicians to deliver essential clinical laboratory services for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will perform diagnostic testing and support laboratory operations that directly impact the health outcomes of Native American communities across the Phoenix Area. This is meaningful, hands-on clinical work in a federally supported healthcare environment operating around the clock.

- Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology, in accordance with federal and state requirements and accreditation standards.

- Process, analyze, and report patient specimens accurately and within established turnaround time standards to support timely clinical decision-making.

- Operate, calibrate, and perform quality control checks on laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with accepted laboratory practice.

- Document test results, instrument maintenance, and quality control data completely and accurately in the laboratory information system.

- Recognize and escalate critical values, specimen integrity issues, or equipment malfunctions to appropriate clinical or supervisory personnel without delay.

- Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following infection control, biohazard, and chemical safety protocols at all times.

- Provide coverage across day, evening, and night shifts — including weekends and federal holidays — as scheduled to ensure continuous laboratory operations.