Per Diem Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Microbiology
Job Description
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Meets the requirements to be licensed as a Medical Technologist (NAC 652.420) or Specialty Technologist (NAC 652.483) in the State of Nevada.
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
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 and/or Preferred Position Requirements
- Strong 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 Requirements
Knowledge 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.
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.
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