Clinical Laboratory Technician

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) is seeking a Medical Technician to join its accredited laboratory team in Las Vegas. The role analyzes laboratory samples, maintains and troubleshoots instruments, and performs tests across chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.

Candidates must hold Nevada licensure as a Medical Technician or Specialty Technician; BLS may be required.

Qualifications

• Meets Nevada NAC licensing requirements for Medical Technician or Specialty Technician.
• State license required to work as Medical Technician or Specialty Technician; temporary permits possible with license application.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
• Knowledge of lab safety and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory samples.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Perform tests in chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Tissue processing

Laboratory instruments

Microscopy

Infection control

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Nevada Medical Technician license

Specialty Technician license

Tools

Laboratory software

MS Office

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 Nonprofit 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.

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Position Summary

Analyzes laboratory samples. Duties include maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and performing laboratory tests in one or more of the following laboratory areas: chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience

Meets requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technician (NAC 652.440) or Specialty Technician (NAC 652.485) in the State of Nevada.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

A valid State of Nevada license as a Medical Technician or Specialty Technician 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. Some positions may require Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Anatomy; medical technology procedures and protocols; proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures; special staining and sectioning procedures, proper handling and disposal of biohazardous wastes; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; infection control policies and practices; patient rights; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Applying phlebotomy techniques; preparing and processing preserved tissue specimens for microscopic examination, 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; 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, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and 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.