Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension (Nevada PERS)

Competitive salary and benefits

Full-time opening

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas seeks a Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory analyses, including patient test results, calibrations, QC, and instrument maintenance. The role supports clinical decisions and ensures accurate results.

Requires Nevada licensure as MT or Specialty MT; hospital experience and strong attention to safety and accuracy preferred. Full-time, on-site with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Meets Nevada licensure requirements for Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist.
• Recent hospital/acute care laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong attention to accuracy and safety in handling specimens.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex laboratory analyses per established protocols.
• Calibrates equipment and performs quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots laboratory instruments and validates methods.
• Assists in training staff and students during clinical rotations.
• Communicates test results to physicians as appropriate.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Blood/Urine analysis

Instrument troubleshooting

Quality control

Laboratory software

Communication across diverse teams

Education

Nevada licensure as Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist

Tools

Microscopes

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Position Summary

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Benefits

• EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
• COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
• FULL-TIME OPENING

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Position Summary

Independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to include, but not limited to: patient test results; calibration of equipment; quality control; preventative maintenance; troubleshooting of instruments; method validation studies; result calculations; etc. Provides meaningful data that may be used by a physician in determining the presence, extent, cause and treatment of disease. Ensures accurate test results and communication when appropriate. Assists in the training of new staff, competency of staff, and education of students performing departmental clinical rotations. The work includes the use of microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience

Meets the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

A valid State of Nevada license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialty Technologist is required or temporary employment for a period NOT exceeding six (6) months may be granted with documentation that the application for license process has been initiated. Failure to obtain and/or maintain licensure will result in termination of employment.

Additional Position Requirements

• R ecent documented experience in a Hospital / Acute Care Laboratory.
• 3+ years recent documented Transfusion/Blood Bank experience.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with recent graduation from an accredited program (as a Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist) with a strong clinical rotation/internship program

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Anatomy; proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures; medical technology related specifically to the department; proper handling and disposal of biohazardous waste; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; infection control policies and practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Applying phlebotomy techniques; applying procedures for emergency situations; applying customer service principles; analyzing blood, urine and other body fluid samples; using laboratory microscopes; troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment; applying quality controls to laboratory procedures; interpreting laboratory test results and identifying abnormalities; Using a computer and a variety of software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials including a VDT screen; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or an eligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.