*REVISED* Laboratory Technician 1, Student Wellness [R0151575]

About the role

The position involves performing venipuncture in compliance with CLSI guidelines, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, completing laboratory requisitions, and operating standard and specialized laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture in compliance with CLSI guidelines.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens in accordance with training and established policies and procedures.
• Complete laboratory requisitions to ensure all relevant information is included and supporting documentation is provided.
• Perform waived and moderately complex tests in an accurate, precise, and timely manner and report test results in accordance with established policies and procedures and State and CLIA regulations.
• Maintain laboratory quality control standards.
• Report results in a timely and accurate manner according to policy and procedure.
• Effectively utilize computer skills in clinical and lab areas: electronic health records and lab information system.
• Follow-up on test results under the guidance of healthcare providers.
• Participate in laboratory quality assessment projects.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Apply standard precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control principles.
• Interpret, adapt, and apply written guidelines and procedures to standard work practices.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with supervisor, team members, UNLV employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• A Nevada State Office Lab Assistant or Lab Assistant License, a high school diploma, and experience in clinical laboratory and phlebotomy acquired at a reference laboratory, hospital, military facility, or physician office.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• A Nevada State Office Lab Assistant or Lab Assistant License, a high school diploma, and experience in clinical laboratory and phlebotomy acquired at a reference laboratory, hospital, military facility, or physician office.

Skills

• Medical assisting and laboratory testing experience in a physician office laboratory.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision; Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; No state income tax; Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools; Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents; Personal and professional development opportunities; Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard; Support and resources available for veteran applicants; Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.

Pay

Grade 25 CBA C, Step 1, salary $43,493.04

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Perks/programs include: Employee recognition and appreciation programs; Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost; Employee purchase program discounts; RebelCard discounts on and off campus; Personal and professional development opportunities; Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard; Support and resources available for veteran applicants; For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

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Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.