Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank - INTERNAL ONLY

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is open to current UMC employees only. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. This includes patient test results, calibration of equipment, quality control, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting of instruments, method validation studies, and result calculations. The role provides meaningful data that may be used by a physician in determining the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease, ensuring accurate test results and communication when appropriate. The position also assists in the training of new staff, competency of staff, and education of students performing departmental clinical rotations. The work involves the use of microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Meets the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada.
• 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.
• Recent documented experience in a Hospital / Acute Care Laboratory.
• 3+ years recent documented Transfusion/Blood Bank experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Knowledge of proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures.
• Knowledge of medical technology related specifically to the department.
• Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
• Skill in applying phlebotomy techniques.
• Skill in applying procedures for emergency situations.
• Skill in applying customer service principles.
• Skill in analyzing blood, urine, and other body fluid samples.
• Skill in using laboratory microscopes.
• Skill in troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Skill in applying quality controls to laboratory procedures.
• Skill in interpreting laboratory test results and identifying abnormalities.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software applications.
• Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Skill in efficient, effective, and safe use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Performs patient test results, calibration of equipment, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots instruments and performs method validation studies.
• Calculates results and provides meaningful data for physician use.
• Ensures accurate test results and communicates appropriately.
• Assists in the training of new staff, competency of staff, and education of students.
• Uses microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed