Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technician

University-Medical-Center-of-Southern-Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a Medical Technician to analyze laboratory samples and perform tests across chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.

The role requires Nevada licensure as a Medical Technician or Specialty Technician and at least one year of acute care experience. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is expected, with emphasis on safety and proper handling of specimens.

Qualifications

• Meets requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technician (NAC 652.440) or Specialty Technician (NAC 652.485) in Nevada.
• One year of recent documented experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes laboratory samples and performs laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Follows department and hospital safety practices and infection control policies.

Education

Licensed Medical Technician or Specialty Technician in Nevada

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• One year recent documented experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Knowledge of:

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:

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.

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 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.