MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST - DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL (PER DIEM)

The Valley Health System; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert View Hospital in Nevada seeks a Medical Technologist to perform analysis of laboratory specimens and report results according to facility protocol. You will provide guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants and support the Lead Medical Technologist. Requires a B.S.

in Medical Technology with ASCP or equivalent, Nevada licensure, and BLS certification. At least 3 years of MT experience preferred; applicable licensure must be obtained within 6 months if not currently

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent as defined by CLIA’88.
• 3 years experience as Medical Technologist preferred.
• Nevada State License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist; ASCP or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire; provisional license allowed as needed.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bench tech skills

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent

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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