MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL•Winnemucca, NV

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs professional laboratory work under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Director, following established clinic procedures. The role conducts chemical and biological tests and analyzes patient specimens—including blood, urine, and spinal fluid—to provide data used in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. The Laboratory Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving inpatients and outpatients of all ages. The position performs routine and specialized testing, helps maintain quality and instrument performance, supports evaluation and documentation of laboratory methods, and carries out related specimen-collection, processing, and clerical duties. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an applicable Nevada laboratory license within seven months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or a related science from an accredited college or university.
Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Education appropriate to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license based on licensure criteria.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Specialist, Provisional Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or Provisional Specialist license within seven months of hire; a General Supervisor license is also acceptable and supersedes the Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialist license in an assigned discipline.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) certification and Nevada State General Supervisor License are listed as required certifications.
Ability to perform duties where inattentiveness, errors in judgment, or diminished coordination, dexterity, or composure could create a real or imminent threat to the health and safety of the employee, coworkers, or public.

Nice To Haves

Recent general clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
The preferred education and certifications/licenses are listed as the same as the minimum education and required certifications, respectively.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special laboratory tests.
Recognize test inconsistencies and take appropriate corrective action.
Immediately communicate critical test results to physicians or nurses according to established criteria.
Perform quality-control testing within designated areas and guidelines; hold patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved and report unresolved situations to the laboratory manager.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting according to department schedules; conduct and document instrument checks and maintenance, record problems, and maintain a corrective-action log.
Help evaluate new techniques and procedures, including space and personnel requirements, method comparisons, cost analysis, and establishment of reference intervals.
Write and revise technical procedures and conduct in-service classes for laboratory personnel under the guidance of the lab manager.
Perform clerical functions associated with assigned laboratory areas, including phlebotomy, general laboratory, hematology, chemistry, immunology, blood bank, and microbiology.
Perform specimen collection and processing as needed or assigned, following phlebotomy-area policies.
Use infection-control techniques, including proper handwashing and standard precautions.