CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST, Per Diem

UHS•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. This Clinical Lab Scientist is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records, follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the laboratory. In addition this position has responsibility for CAP, procedures and it content, maintaining supplies, training and competency testing in your specialty area, computer checks and verifications as appropriate.

Requirements

State Licensure as a Medical Technologist or General Supervisor
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Ability to function independently in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and serology/immunology and phlebotomy.
Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
Is aware of specific procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.