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• Description
• Join Our Laboratory Team at Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center!
• Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD is looking for skilled Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) to provide essential laboratory services for both inpatient and outpatient care. This long-term contract opportunity offers competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact serving the Native American community on the Lake Traverse Reservation. Whether you’re local or enjoy travel assignments, you’ll be part of a supportive team in a culturally rich environment.

• Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist MLT/CLS (Contract)
• Location: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Indian Health Services
• Address: 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, South Dakota 57262
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Government Contract (up to 1 year, with potential extensions)
• Facility Type: Outpatient Clinic – Indian Health Service (IHS)

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Weekends 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• 8-hour shifts, 40 hours a week
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Up to 1-year contract with possible extension
• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday Pay
• Work Hours: Monday–Friday: 8-hour shifts between 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
• Weekends: 5-hour shifts, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM as scheduled
• Holidays: Scheduled as needed; additional time off may be provided during the week

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, serology, and phlebotomy
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers
• Run quality control procedures and ensure compliance with lab standards
• Accurately interpret and report test results using sound professional judgment
• Document and maintain lab records using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Provide timely support to medical providers by ensuring reliable laboratory data
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment and follow all safety protocols

Additional Duties

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised

• Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).Requirements

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• Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field (minimum)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Certification through ASCP or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a clinical or hospital lab setting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a federal background investigation
• Must provide immunization records and meet IHS health requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Indian Health Service or Tribal Health experience
• Previous travel contract experience
• Familiarity with outpatient clinic workflows and EHR systems
• Experience in rural healthcare environments and multicultural settings