Posting number: 26-PDCLTechQ4
Department: PATHOLOGY - 7070
Job classification: P/D Clinical Laboratory Technician - 96121
Posting type: Open
Categories: Laboratory, Allied Health
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.
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.
Meets requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technician (NAC 652.440) or Specialty Technician (NAC 652.485) in the State of Nevada.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or 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.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the highest level of health care possible by maintaining its ongoing commitment to personal, individualized care for each patient. Through the latest treatment techniques, comfortable surroundings and a dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day, in every area of the hospital.
Top-of-the-Line Technology
University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation.
UMC has been voted the Best Hospital in Las Vegas 2024 by the Las Vegas Review Journal! The Editorial Staff recognized UMC for our Trauma and Burn Centers, as well as the Pediatric Trauma Center and our exclusive cardiology awards!
It's the entire UMC family, from every corner of this campus and every satellite location, who put their heart and soul into delivering exceptional care that makes UMC the Best Hospital in Las Vegas. Beyond the life-saving care, it's UMC's willingness and mission to treat everyone who needs us with the kind of care we would want for our own family member.
