Clinical Laboratory Assistant

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory team with blood draws and patient safety during venipuncture. The role includes clerical duties and assisting with data entry and patient information in the computer systems.

The position may also involve performing waived testing as needed. This nonprofit academic medical center offers Nevada’s distinguished care and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the laboratory.
• Duties include drawing blood from patients, assuring comfort and safety of patients following venipuncture, performing clerical duties, looking up patient information and other data on the computer, and other related tasks.
• May perform testing of a waived complexity.

Job description

Position Summary

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 ONLYNonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ 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.

Position Summary: Assists in the laboratory. Duties include drawing blood from patients, assuring comfort and safety of patients following venipuncture, performing clerical duties, looking up patient information and other data on the computer, and other related tasks. May perform testing of a waived complexity.