Medical Lab Technician en Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Description

Join Our Healing Environment as a Medical Lab Technician!

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hiring Range: $28.77 - $37.62 per hour

Position Close Date: November 21, 2025

At the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), we’re more than a healthcare provider — we’re a community of healing, culture, and care. It is our mission to serve patients with respect, compassion, and cultural integrity. Each team member plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of our people and the generations to come.

We’re looking for a Medical Lab Technician (MLT)  who is passionate about accuracy, quality, and the deeper purpose behind the work.

What You’ll Do:

As a Medical Lab Technician (MLT), you’ll perform professional-level testing and analysis across a wide range of laboratory procedures to ensure precise, timely, and meaningful results. You’ll collaborate closely with providers and clinical teams to support patient care, while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Performing routine and specialized laboratory tests with precision and attention to detail.

• Maintaining sample integrity through skilled phlebotomy techniques.
• Ensuring all lab equipment, instruments, and quality controls meet established standards.
• Applying professional judgment when evaluating and releasing results.
• Consulting with physicians and other medical professionals as needed.
• Assisting in training and mentoring new lab team members (MLT II/III).
• Supporting inventory management and ordering of lab supplies.
• Contributing to a safe, organized, and culturally respectful work environment.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited MLT program or completion of a 50-week military MLT program.
• MLT I: MLT certification or ability to obtain within (1) year of hire and successful completion of a (5) month laboratory clinical rotation (moderate to high complexity testing).
• MLT II: MLT certification and at least (2) years of medical lab generalist experience (moderate to high complexity testing).
• Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification — must apply within (1) month of hire and obtain within (4) months.

Why PTHA?

We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

• Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
• Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
• Make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of families and community members.

Perks of the Role:

• Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the financial wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
• Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
• Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
• Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development

PTHA Employee Benefits:

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

Be part of something bigger. Join a healthcare team where your skills make a lasting impact.

Apply today to become part of our full circle of wellness at PTHA!

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.