Job Description

Job Description

Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract Medical Technologist for a local contract job in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/11/2025
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Primary Responsibilities:

• Microbiology: includes the subspecialties of Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Parasitology.
• Core Laboratory 1: includes General and Special Chemistry, Blood gases, Immunology, and Serology, and knowledge of manual and automation lines.
• Core Laboratory 2: includes Hematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation, and Urinalysis.
• Transfusion Services (Blood Bank): includes Blood Transfusion medicine, and Blood Utilization and Waste.
• Phlebotomist: Venipuncture and skin puncture. Specimen preparation for reference laboratories.

Quality Management and Quality Control: Directs the collection of data for studies related to quality improvement; including monitoring of patient turn-around times (TAT). Manages inspections with oversight of laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance document control to meet accreditation standards.

 

Knowledge and Education:

Experience

• LIS: Experience with CERNER Laboratory Information System is favorable
• Preferred, 5 years of experience working as a Laboratory Technologist at a Critical Access Hospital

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or a closely related field according to current applicable state and federal regulations.

License

• A current State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license as a General Supervisor is  required .
  
   

Shifts: EVENING 1300-213030, 5x8 (some weekends and holidays)

 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1. Performs routine and special laboratory tests.

2. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action.

3. Calls critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria.

4. Performs quality-control tests within designated areas and within designated guidelines. Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports an unresolved situation to the laboratory manager.

5. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting following department preventive maintenance schedules. Performs and documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, and problems and maintains corrective action log.

6. Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personnel requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals.

7. Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.

 

8. Performs specimen collection and processing duties as needed or assigned and according to policies established in the phlebotomy area.

 

9. Utilizes techniques of infection control, including proper hand washing and observing standard precautions.

 

10. Keeps work area neat and clean, and restocks daily supplies. Performs laboratory cleanup as requested. Assists in inventory control and supply requisition.

11. Maintains harmonious relationships and open lines of communication within the unit and with other departments, staff, physicians, and other support personnel providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.

 

12. Demonstrates appropriate judgment in notifying/communicating with physicians.

 

13. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and other staff members.

 

14. Demonstrates technical competency through equipment certification, attending manufacturers’ sponsored in-services, and additional training as required.

 

15. Satisfactorily completes competencies as required/requested to maintain and demonstrate current, accurate, and appropriate knowledge when performing laboratory procedures and/or management skills.

16. Actively participates in the review of policies and procedures for the laboratory department on an annual basis.

17. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.

18. Participates in rotation of stand-by calls and responds according to department policies and procedures.

 

19. Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information.

20. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

 

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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