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Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume oncology practice with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization.

Overview:
<img alt="CCCN Vertical Logo" src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=141115&hashed=-1293135015" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"/>At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for more than 50 years.  Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities.  CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes.  Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Career Opportunity: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Twain site within the Las Vegas area to execute a wide breadth of functions essential to providing patient care. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume oncology practice with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization. SCOPE:Responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. May oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Performs clinical tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Demonstrates the clinical thinking and technical skills needed to assess the appropriateness of results and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration. Performs and monitors specialized diagnostic laboratory tests. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed. -Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens. -Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Trains employees in laboratory procedures. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of supervisor. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Complies with quality assurance standards.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Properly disposes of hazardous materials.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Maintains a clean working environment.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Performs CLIA classified Moderate and High complexity testing with minimal supervision</li></ul>

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Current state license. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred. </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 21pt">Position is entry level and requires no experience, however lab experience is preferred. 4-year degree candidates are required to take Hematology and/or Chemistry exam after 1 year of completion of training. Licensure and certification requirements depend on the state</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, and infectious agents, handling glassware, needles, and open flames.Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.    Ready For Your Next Career Challenge?  We’d Love to Hear from You! If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply.  In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer.  To apply please click on the “Apply” link.  The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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