Health Technician

Health Technician (Phlebotomist / Medical Technician)
Location: IHS outpatient facility - Fort Hall, ID 83203
Pay Rate: $16 per hour + Travel stipend (if applicable): $1,267 per week
Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: 1 year base with 1 option year (anticipated start 2027)
Benefits: 10 days PTO, accrued sick days, paid holidays, Health & Welfare $5.42/hr (prorated based on hours worked)
Status: Position contingent upon contract award

• Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers

Job Description:
Lumbee Group is recruiting Health Technicians (Phlebotomist / Medical Technician) for an anticipated federal healthcare contract supporting an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility in Fort Hall, ID. The Health Technician will support the laboratory and clinical team by performing essential pre-analytical procedures, including blood specimen collection, patient identification, specimen labeling, and sample preparation for laboratory testing.

Requirements:

• Previous phlebotomy or related medical laboratory experience
• Ability to perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures
• Knowledge of specimen labeling, handling, processing, and storage
• Ability to follow infection-control and laboratory safety procedures
• Current certification when required by the assigned specialty
• Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing, background, health, and onboarding requirements
• Current resume detailing length and type of experience
• ASCP certification preferred but not mandatory
• Experience supporting patient care in an ambulatory healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture, capillary punctures, and finger sticks
• Verify patient identity using appropriate identifiers
• Review laboratory orders and determine proper collection requirements
• Label specimens accurately at the time of collection
• Explain procedures and assist patients throughout the collection process
• Follow aseptic techniques, safety procedures, and infection-control protocols
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions following blood collection
• Centrifuge, separate, store, and route specimens appropriately
• Maintain clean and properly stocked blood-draw stations and collection supplies