Position & Client Overview:

Our client is located in beautiful and historic gold mine region in the rural part of the great state of Nevada. They seek a Medical Technologist to work at their general laboratory on the night shift. This is a ten-hour shift four times a week (four 10's), which gives you 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 a range of employment benefits designed to support its staff. The hospital provides career growth opportunities and competitive salaries. 

Living in the Ely area offers a mix of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Great Basin National Park, hike scenic trails, or enjoy fishing and camping in nearby areas. Ely also hosts events like the annual Fire & Ice Winter Festival, celebrating the colder months with ice sculptures and fireworks. Indoor activities include visiting local museums, such as the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, or enjoying community events at the convention center. The climate in Ely varies significantly, with warm summers reaching highs of around 85°F and cold winters dropping to lows near 12°F. Snowfall is common from November to April, making winter sports a popular pastime. Overall, Ely provides a small-town atmosphere with access to both adventure and relaxation.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science
• Four (4) years experience as a medical technologist
• Nevada 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 for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.