Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technician

Position Summary

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 home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi‑Organ 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes laboratory samples.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Performs laboratory tests in one or more of the following areas: chemistry, hematology, histology, serology, coagulation, bacteriology, and urinalysis.

Requirements

• Meets requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technician (NAC 652.440) or Specialty Technician (NAC 652.485) in the State of Nevada.
• One year recent documented experience in an acute‑care setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

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 licensure process has been initiated. Failure to obtain and/or maintain licensure will result in termination of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of 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; and department and hospital emergency‑response policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply the above knowledge and skills effectively in a laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods, vision to read printed materials and a computer 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, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible 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.