Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular

Veterans in Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); In loco; USD 53.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Medical Technologist for a full-time role in the Pathology department. The position involves independent, complex laboratory analyses, equipment calibration, quality control, and training of new staff.

It requires Nevada licensure as a Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist and relevant molecular testing experience. Candidates must meet licensure requirements and have 2 years of CLT experience in an acute care

Competenze

• Meets Nevada license requirements as Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist.
• Two years of Clinical Lab Technologist experience in an acute care or similar setting.
• One year of Molecular testing experience.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety practices in a clinical lab.

Mansioni

• Independently performs complex laboratory analyses per established protocols.
• Calibrates equipment, performs quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Assists in training and education of staff and students on rotations.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Microscopy

Laboratory instrumentation

Data analysis

Communication

Formazione

Medical Technologist license (Nevada)

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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