Lab Medical Technologist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.64 - $61.60 / hour

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the director of laboratory services or designee, the Technologist performs laboratory tests demonstrating understanding of normal ranges due to sex and/or age from neonatal through geriatric population groups. Performs automated, semi-automated, and manual procedures in bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies. Reports results according to established professional standards, following interpretation, verification, and validation of procedures. Works actively and cooperatively with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care. Assists with regulatory compliance. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of patient status, and interprets appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs. Remains calm in crisis and emergency situations, directs staff members effectively, and maintains professional and effective working relationships with all members of the Health Care Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university and a successful score on a national examination for certification approved by the State Board; or completion of three years of academic study with a minimum of 90 semester hours in a curriculum involving biological or physical science and at least 12 months training at an approved school of medical technology and passing a national examination for certification approved by the State Board; or a bachelor degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences at an accredited college or university, at least one year of additional full‑time experience or training in a specialty, and passing a national examination for certification approved by the State Board; or passing the examination for clinical laboratory technologists given by the State of Nevada Division of Health Bureau of Licensure and Certification.
• Current State license (or within six months of hire) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist; a Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required for per diem staff.
• Two years’ experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory preferred; Generalist experience in all laboratory areas, including Blood Bank, preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is an acute care hospital providing emergency, pediatric emergency, behavioral health, chest pain, stroke, orthopedic, spine, OB‑GYN, Level III NICU, imaging, and surgical services. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.