Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist Local/travel position Location:IHS facility inPine Ridge, SD Pay Rate:$40 per hour plus $31.15 per hour for travel stipends if applicable Schedule:40-45 hours per week including holidays and weekends Contract Length:3 months with the option to extend Benefits: $5.09 per hour Health & Welfare PTO: 10 days per year 56 hours of sick leave accrued annually Holiday pay Job Description: We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join an IHS facility in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This role supports critical diagnostic services through high-complexity laboratory testing, specimen processing, and patient interaction in a rural healthcare setting. Requirements: Relevant clinical laboratory experience, at least 1 year. Phlebotomy experience required MT or MLT active certification Active BLS Certification Meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel Responsibilities: Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing Collect, label, process, and transport specimens accurately Ensure 98%+ accuracy in lab results and documentation Enter results into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Perform phlebotomy and patient interaction as needed Maintain quality control systems and lab equipment Support inpatient, outpatient, ER, and surgical departments Follow all CLIA, safety, and infection control standards