Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank

University Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension plan (Nevada PER

Competitive salary & benefits package

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank to perform complex transfusion-related testing and ensure safe, accurate patient results. This full-time role operates in a fast-paced hospital laboratory, supporting the Blood Bank and transfusion services.

The ideal candidate holds Nevada licensure as Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist, with 3+ years transfusion/blood bank experience, strong technical and communication

Qualifications

• Licensed as Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist in Nevada.
• Experience in hospital laboratory settings with transfusion/blood bank exposure.
• Ability to train staff and supervise students during rotations.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex transfusion-related laboratory analyses per protocols.
• Calibrate equipment, perform quality control, and troubleshoot instruments.
• Train new staff, ensure competency, and educate students on rotations.
• Communicate test results clearly to physicians and care teams.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Communication under stress

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Nevada Medical Technologist licensure

Nevada Specialty Technologist licensure

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank

Salary: $38.67 - $59.94 Hourly

Location: 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 26-FTCLT-BBQ4

Department: PATHOLOGY - 7070

Opening Date: 09/21/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

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EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

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 theFIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

** 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

• Recently 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

Knowledge of: 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.

Employer

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Address

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102

Phone

7023833784

Website

http://www.umcsn.com