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University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Salary: $49.35 HourlyLocation : Las Vegas, NVJob Type: Per DiemJob Number: 25-PDCLT-MicroDepartment: PATHOLOGY - 7070Opening Date: 05/29/2025Closing Date: Continuous Position SummaryAs 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. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. ***PER DIEM OPENING***THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Position Summary:Independently performs complex and sophisticated laboratory analysis according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to include, but not limited to: patient test results; calibration of equipment; quality control; preventative maintenance; troubleshooting of instruments; method validation studies; result calculations; etc. Provides meaningful data that may be used by a physician in determining the presence, extent, cause and treatment of disease. Ensures accurate test results and communication when appropriate. Assists in the training of new staff, competency of staff, and education of students performing departmental clinical rotations. The work includes the use of microscopes, chemicals, computers, complex laboratory equipment and instrumentation.Job RequirementEducation/Experience:Meets the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada.Licensing/Certification Requirements:A valid State of Nevada license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialty Technologist 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. Additional Position RequirementsStrong preference will be given to candidates with recent graduation from an accredited program (as a Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist) with a strong clinical rotation/internship program Two (2) years recent documented experience in Microbiology.Documented experience in Culture plate reading; Documented experience performing Microbiological examinations on clinical specimens for the detection and identification of microbial agents of disease, identify microorganisms to the genus and species level.Documented experience performing and interpreting susceptibilities.Recent documented experience in an Acute Care Setting Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical RequirementsKnowledge of:Applying phlebotomy techniques; anatomy; proper laboratory techniques, including infection and disease control measures; medical technology related specifically to the department; proper handling and disposal of biohazardous waste; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; infection control policies and practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in: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; applying quality controls to laboratory procedures; interpreting laboratory test results and identifying abnormalities; 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 and Working Conditions:Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials including 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. Per Diem and Temporary Employees are not eligible to receive benefits.01 I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered. Yes No 02 This position is a non-benefited, per diem (on-call as needed basis) position. Per Diem (PD) employee work assignments add to or substitute for staff on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis, as determined by UMC and are non-benefitted. If you are interested, please make sure when completing the application check off the box "per diem" to the question, "What type of work you will accept" and please check off yes below. Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid State of Nevada license as a Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist OR meet the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada AND can obtain such a license within six (6) months? I possess a valid Nevada license as a Medical Technologist or Specialty Technologist I meet the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada AND can obtain such a license within six (6) months Not Applicable 04 Do you have recent experience in Microbiology in a high volume Laboratory? Yes No 05 How many years of microbiology experience you have? No experience Less than 1 year 1 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 8 years 8 to less than 12 years 12 years and more 06 Please briefly describe your experience as a Microbiology Technologist in a hospital setting. 07 I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified. Yes, I understand and will include those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application. Required Question