Laboratory Technician; TM

Job Details:

Job Location:

Omak - WA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $30.88 - $37.62 Hourly, Closing Date:
September 30, 2026

Position:
Laboratory Technician (Medical)

Salary: $30.88-$37.62

Reports To:

Laboratory Supervisor (Clinical)

Location:

Omak, WA

The Lab Technician for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority assists in the lab duties at their assigned location. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring a smooth, positive and patient focused environment. The Lab Technician will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.

• Assists lab staff with daily duties and responsibilities.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains the laboratory equipment and area in accordance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Performs laboratory specimen processing consisting of receiving, identifying, assigning accession numbers, sorting, preparation and internal laboratory distribution of blood, urine and other biological specimens.
• Restock supplies as needed, and manage the equipment supply inventory.
• Record daily in the appropriate electronic health record system(s).
• Respond to inquiries concerning patient lab values, reference ranges, specimen requirements, procedures, time required for tests and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic knowledge of anatomy on patients to obtain laboratory samples.
• Performs urine, stool collection, and processes tissue samples.
• Ensure proper packaging and shipment of lab specimens.
• Complies and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree Medical Laboratory Technician or related field.
• Certificate or License by ASCP, AMT, or AAB within 6 months of employment.
• HIPAA and Basic Life Support Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.
• Blood borne pathogen training annually.
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently.
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others.
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License are required and be insurable.

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual and finger dexterity to complete duties.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to push and pull frequently.
• Ability to comprehend complex issues.
• Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behavior.
• Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp…