MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST - DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL (PER DIEM)

Desert View Hospital; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert View Hospital, a 25-bed acute care facility in a rural community, seeks a Medical Technologist to analyze specimens and report results per protocol.

The candidate will support Lab staff and assist the Lead Technologist, while maintaining patient care quality and compliance with CLIA’88 standards. Nevada licensure and BLS are required; new grads must certify within 6 months.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent per CLIA’88.
• 3 years experience as Medical Technologist preferred.
• Nevada State Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist; ASCP or equivalent required on hire.
• New CLS graduates must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• New graduates or applicants without Nevada license must obtain provisional license before hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory specimens and report results per protocol.
• Serve as a resource for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants.
• Support and assist Lead Medical Technologist.

Education

B.S. Degree in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent (CLIA’88)

Tools

General bench tech skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Desert View Hospital is a 25-bed, acute care hospital set in a rural community. Desert View provides safe and competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. We provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Description

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as a resource for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants. Supports and assists Lead Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. Degree in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent as defined by CLIA’88


• Experience: 3 years experience as Medical Technologist preferred


• Technical Skills: General bench tech skills required to provide coverage in all modalities


• License/Certification: Nevada State License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist. ASCP or equivalent board registration/education required upon hire. New CLS graduates must receive certification within 6 months of hire. New graduates, or applicants that do not currently have a Nevada license, must obtain a Nevada State provisional license prior to hire and must obtain a permanent license upon expiration of the provisional license. Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required.


• Other: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality of patient care appropriately (specific age competent). Must possess appropriate people skills, organization and attention to detail. Must desire to act as a resource.

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