Clinical Laboratory Technician

Position Summary

Analyzes laboratory samples. Duties include maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and performing laboratory tests in one or more of the following laboratory areas: chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology and urinalysis.

Education & Experience

Meets requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technician (NAC 652.440) or Specialty Technician (NAC 652.485) in the State of Nevada.

Licensing & Certification

• A valid State of Nevada license as a Medical Technician or Specialty Technician 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. Failure to obtain and/or maintain licensure will result in termination of employment.
• Some positions may require Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Knowledge

• Anatomy
• Medical technology procedures and protocols
• Proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures
• Special staining and sectioning procedures
• Proper handling and disposal of biohazardous wastes
• Department and hospital safety practices and procedures
• Infection control policies and practices
• Patient rights
• Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures

Skills

• Applying phlebotomy techniques
• Preparing and processing preserved tissue specimens for microscopic examination
• Applying procedures for emergency situations
• Applying customer service principles
• Analyzing blood, urine and other body fluid samples
• Using laboratory microscopes
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment
• Using a computer and a variety of software applications
• Communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties
• Efficient, effective and safe use of equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and 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 an eligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.