Position & Client Overview:
Our client is located in the beautiful and historic gold mine region of Nevada. They are seeking a Medical Technologist to work night shifts in their general laboratory. The shift is ten hours, four days a week, providing extra time to explore the area on your days off!
Salary Range: $83,000-100,000
This small critical access hospital in Ely, Nevada, offers comprehensive employment benefits, career growth opportunities, and competitive salaries.
Living in Ely offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Great Basin Park, hike scenic trails, or enjoy fishing and camping nearby. Ely hosts events like the annual Fire & Ice Winter Festival, featuring ice sculptures and fireworks. Indoor activities include visiting local museums such as the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and participating in community events at the convention center. The climate varies, with warm summers reaching around 85°F and cold winters dropping to about 12°F, with snow from November to April, making winter sports popular. Ely provides a small-town atmosphere with access to both adventure and relaxation.
Job Summary:
Identify the presence or absence of disease and provide data to assist physicians in determining the best treatment. Laboratory specialties include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, immunology, microbiology, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
Skill Requirements:
* Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment
* Demonstrate dexterity and good eye-hand coordination for specimen collection and preparation
* Prioritize lab safety and infection prevention
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
* Perform testing across various lab areas: clinical chemistry, hematology, blood bank, immunology, microbiology, serology, and molecular diagnostics
* Match computer orders with specimen labels, sort and check specimens, log samples, prepare reports, maintain quality control, troubleshoot, calibrate equipment, and monitor protocols
* Participate in staff training and educational opportunities
* Report abnormal patient conditions and communicate with public health officials as needed
* Maintain a safe environment by following standards and legal regulations
* Ensure patient confidentiality regarding laboratory information
Education, Certification, & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in science (MT/MLS)
* At least four years of experience as a medical technologist
* Neveda general supervisor license or eligibility
* ASCP certification
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes as per law.
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