Vir Healthway is looking for Job Opportunity || Medical Lab Scientist || Elko, NV in Elko, NV. This local job opportunity with ID 3663892651 is live since 2026-05-05 05:11:54.

Title: Medical Lab Scientist
Location: Elko,NV

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Must-Haves

Baccalaureate degree from approved Medical Technologist program. Non-traditional route may be accepted by State after review of education and experience.

• 3-year experience as a Med Tech preferred.
• Successful completion of National Registry Exam for Medical Technologist such as ASCP. Must meet requirements for certification as a Nevada General Laboratory Supervisor (3 years min experience) and have started the application process prior to hire.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and perform standard routine, complex, automated and manual lab techniques without direct supervision; insures proper functioning of lab equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of lab equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques; collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test results and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment; interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Baccalaureate degree from approved Medical Technologist program. Non-traditional route may be accepted by State after review of education and experience.

]Minimum Experience:

• 3-year experience as a Med Tech preferred.

Licensure: Successful completion of National Registry Exam for Medical Technologist such as ASCP.

Certifications: American Heart Association BLS required on hire.

Physical Demands: Prolonged standing/walking, Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. Ability to detect color differences under normal lighting conditions.