Clinical Lab Technologist - Blood Bank

Employer‑paid pension plan (Nevada PERS) and a competitive salary & benefits package are offered.

Position Summary

Independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures, including patient test results, calibration of equipment, quality control, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting of instruments, method validation studies, result calculations, etc. Provides meaningful data for physician decision‑making, ensures accurate test results and communication, and assists in training new staff, competency assessments, and education of students during clinical rotations. Work involves microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Education and Experience 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.
• Recent documented experience in a hospital/acute‑care laboratory.
• Three or more years recent documented Transfusion/Blood Bank experience.
• Strong preference for recent graduates of an accredited Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist program with a robust clinical rotation/internship component.

Licensing / Certification

A valid State of Nevada license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialty Technologist is required. Temporary employment (up to six months) may be granted if the license application has been initiated and documented. Failure to obtain or maintain licensure will result in termination.

Knowledge

• Anatomy and proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures.
• Medical technology specific to the department.
• Handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Department and hospital safety practices and procedures.
• Patient rights.
• Handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Infection control policies and practices.
• Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skills

• Applying phlebotomy techniques and emergency procedures.
• Customer service principles.
• Analyzing blood, urine, and other body fluid samples.
• Using laboratory microscopes.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Applying quality controls to laboratory procedures.
• Interpreting laboratory test results and identifying abnormalities.
• Using computers and a variety of software applications.
• Communicating effectively with diverse individuals under stressful conditions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel.
• Efficient, effective, and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment.
• Stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Vision to read printed materials and VDT screens; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Strength and agility to exert up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, and a constant amount of force to move objects.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.