Job Description

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada.

Starting with in 9, the Valley Health System has grown to include , , , and our newest addition

Job Description : Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

This position acts as a resource for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants. Supports and assists Lead Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

Education : B.S. Degree in Medical Technology (ASCP) or equivalent as defined by CLIA?

Experience : 3 years experience as Medical Technologist preferred

Technical Skills : General bench tech skills required to provide coverage in all modalities

License / Certification : Nevada State License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist. ASCP or equivalent board registration / education required upon hire

Job Description :

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

This position acts as a resource for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Lab Assistants. Supports and assists Lead Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

Education :

BSMT(ASCP) or equivalent as defined by CLIA88

Experience :

Three years of as Medical Technologist is preferred.

Technical Skills :

General bench tech skills required to provide coverage in all modalities

License / Certification :

Nevada State Licensure as Clinical Laboratory Technologist. ASCP or equivalent board registration / education required to satisfy Nevada License requirements must be maintained.

New CLS graduates must receive certification within 6 months of hire.

New graduates or applicants that do not currently have a NV license, must obtain a NV state provisional license prior to hire and must obtain a permanent license upon expiration of the provisional license.

Other :

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality of patient care appropriately (specific age competent).

Must possess appropriate people skills, organization and attention to detail. Must desire to act as a resource and provide assistance as required.

Overview

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years.

As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need.

St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics.

Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved.

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Responsibilities

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Manager, Director , and Medical Director, the Medical Technologist performs clinical testing in one or more of the following areas : blood bank, chemistry / serology, hematology / urinalysis / coagulation, microbiology and / or Point of Care Testing.

• The Technologist obtains or receives specimens, performs laboratory tests according to written procedures, understands methods and principles, performs and evaluates quality control on a daily basis and informs the Supervisor or Laboratory Manager of problems.
• The technologist performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation and interprets results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organizing work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained.
• The technologist is also responsible for instruction of MT and MLT students. S / he will meet the department's scheduling needs, which may include on-call technologist coverage.

Qualifications

• Prefer at least two years experience as Medical Technologist. May consider less experience for entry level position as determined by manager.
• Bachelor’s Degree - in Medical Technology or related field of study.
• LIC CLT Licensed Clinical Lab Tech - State is required. Must meet the State of Nevada requirement for national certification.
• Prefer MT (ASCP), but an equivalent national certification is acceptable. Preferably licensed as a General Supervisor of Licensed Laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Preferably licensed as a General Supervisor of Licensed Laboratory.
• Generalist experience with strong background in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology / serology is desirable.

Permanent Medical Technologist Technologist

Job Number : 554744 MedStat is looking for a Permanent Medical Technologist Technologist in Las Vegas, NV .

This is a permanent position scheduled to start on 12 / 19 / 2022 .

You must be licensed in the state of NV.

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Possesses and maintains a current license.
• 2 years of previous relevant experience preferred.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.

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Requirements

Medical Technologist positions performance include :

• requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• provide education for laboratory / other healthcare professionals and others in the medical center setting.

Medical Technologist

This is considered the full performance level for nonsupervisory positions. The Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results.

Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and / or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

Medical technologist positions include requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients;

and provide education for laboratory / other healthcare professionals and others in the medical center setting.

Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology / clinical labor a tory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for the ability to perform sound independent work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement providing for the ability to perform sound independent work.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, consults, and interacts with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, trainees and patient education.

WORKLOAD

The medical technologist rotates on a regular basis through the areas in which they have been trained and are competent.

The incumbent also works weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist -includes but are not limited to the following :

Duties / Tasks

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results;

analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Recognizes and communicates predefined critical results affecting patient care.

• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.

• Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and suggests solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results.

Interprets results and suggests followup test selection or procedures.

• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals.
• Assists with instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's inservice / continuing education program.
• Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others).

Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.

• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED Documents For Submission :

Current CV

ASCP Certification or Nevada State License

BLS Certification