Lab Medical Technologist

Hourly wage estimate: $34.64 - $61.60. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role may determine your actual salary.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the director of laboratory services or designee, performs laboratory tests demonstrating understanding of normal ranges due to sex and/or age from neonatal through geriatric population groups. Performs automated, semi-automated, and manual procedures in bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies. Reports results following interpretation, verification, and validation of procedures.

Works actively and cooperatively with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care. Assists with regulatory compliance. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span, assesses data reflective of patient status, and interprets information to meet age-specific needs. Remains calm in crisis and emergency situations, directing staff effectively. Maintains professional working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university and successful score on a national examination for certification approved by the State Board.
• Completion of three years of academic study (minimum 90 semester hours) at an accredited college or university in a biological or physical science curriculum, at least 12 months of training at a school of medical technology approved by a national accrediting agency, and passing a national examination for certification approved by the State Board.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences at an accredited college or university, with at least one year of additional full-time experience or training in a specialty or subspecialty in which tests are performed, and passing a national examination for certification approved by the State Board.
• Passing the examination for clinical laboratory technologists given by the State of Nevada Division of Health Bureau of Licensure and Certification.

Licensure

• Current State license (or within six months of hire) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist; General Supervisor license preferred.
• Per Diem staff are required to have a Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

Experience

• Two years’ experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory preferred.
• Generalist experience in all areas of the laboratory, including Blood Bank, is preferred.

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement savings resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

Southern Hills Hospital is a 260+ bed acute care hospital providing:

• Emergency and pediatric emergency services.
• A behavioral health unit serving teens and adults.
• An accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• A dedicated orthopedic and spine unit.
• Top-level women’s care, including OB-GYN, Level III NICU, diagnostic imaging, and surgical services.

The hospital is certified by The Joint Commission in disease-specific areas. HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute and invests significantly in charitable care and uncompensated expenses.