Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

1d•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 is a FULL-TIME OPENING and is OPEN TO CURRENT UMC EMPLOYEES ONLY. The position involves independently performing 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 technologist will also assist in the training of new staff, competency of staff, and education of students performing departmental clinical rotations. The work includes 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.
Two (2) years of previous recent documented Clinical Lab Technologist experience in an acute care or similar setting.
One (1) year of recent documented relevant Molecular testing experience.
Knowledge of applying phlebotomy techniques.
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 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.
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment.
Stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Vision to read printed materials including a computer screen.
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.

Responsibilities

Independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
Performs patient test results.
Performs calibration of equipment.
Performs quality control.
Performs preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoots instruments.
Performs method validation studies.
Performs result calculations.
Provides meaningful data that may be used by a physician in determining the presence, extent, cause and treatment of disease.
Ensures accurate test results and communication when appropriate.
Assists in the training of new staff.
Assists in ensuring competency of staff.
Assists in the education of students performing departmental clinical rotations.
Uses microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation.