Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular

Veterans in Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,806,000 - 171,752,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas seeks a Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory analyses and ensure accurate test results in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requires Nevada MT license, 2 years of recent clinical lab experience, and molecular testing exposure. You will calibrate equipment, run QC, mentor new staff, and support student rotations. This is a full-time on-site role in the Pathology department.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist in Nevada.
• Two years of recent clinical lab technologist experience required.
• One year of molecular testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory analyses according to protocols.
• Calibrate equipment, conduct quality control, and perform instrument maintenance.
• Assist in staff training and student education during rotations.
• Communicate results accurately to physicians and care teams.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Staff training

Communication

Education

Nevada Medical Technologist license

Tools

Microscopes

Laboratory instruments

Computer software

Job description

Salary: $38.67 - $59.94 Hourly

Location: 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 26-CLTM-Q3

Department: PATHOLOGY - 7070

Opening Date: 08/03/2026

Closing Date: 8/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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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 a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY 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.

FULL-TIME OPENING OPEN TO CURRENT UMC EMPLOYEES ONLY

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

• Two (2) years of previous recent documented Clinical Lab Technologist experience in an acute care or similar setting.
• One (1) year of recent documented relevant Molecular testing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Physical Requirements

Knowledge of: Applying phlebotomy techniques; 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 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 computer 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 a negligible 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. 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 NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada, 89102

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Website http://www.umcsn.com