Description Purpose-Driven Healthcare Starts with You. Join Our Team! Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hiring Range: $31.90 - $41.88 per hour Position Close Date: 10/29/2026 Are you a detail-oriented and compassionate lab professional looking to make a meaningful impact? The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT I/II) to join our dedicated Medical Lab team. This is more than just a job -- it's an opportunity to serve the Indigenous community with respect, cultural humility, and integrity. Why You'll Love Working Here: • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees • No weekends or major holidays required • Generous paid time off + 18+ paid holidays (including your birthday!) • 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after eligibility requirements are met • Mission-driven work serving the Indigenous community • Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development What You’ll Do: • Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing accurately and efficiently while maintaining complete and accurate records of testing processes and results. • Apply knowledge of medical laboratory science, equipment, materials, procedures, and technical methods to support quality patient care. • Perform phlebotomy using appropriate techniques to ensure specimen integrity. • Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies and follow established quality control procedures and standards. • Evaluate, release, and report patient test results using independent judgment within established testing methods. • Assist with training new employees and students and provide constructive feedback regarding laboratory processes and procedures. • Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, and other departments to resolve laboratory and patient-care issues. • Support compliance with laboratory regulatory requirements, including CLIA, COLA, and AAAHC. • Maintain appropriate continuing education and certification requirements. Make a Difference Every Day. This is more than a Medical Lab Technician I/II — it’s an opportunity to build meaningful connections, provide compassionate care, and support the health and wellness of underserved communities. At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, you’ll be part of a mission-driven healthcare team rooted in compassion, cultural respect, and service. Every patient interaction is a chance to make a lasting impact. Apply today and join a team where your work is valued, your presence matters, and your care truly makes a difference. In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Requirements • 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 (6) 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.