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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Laboratory Technicians perform standardized technical laboratory procedures requiring knowledge in the life and physical sciences.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position supports SOUTHERN NEVADA ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SNAMHS) in the Laboratory. Agency positions may be assigned to any SNAMHS work location, initially this position is anticipated to be assigned to the Laboratory, located at 1650 Community College Drive in Las Vegas. The anticipated schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 5:30am - 2:30pm. Lab Technician II's perform routine laboratory tests; stain and label specimens; draw blood, conduct observations and record test results; follows all established policies and procedures, performs a variety of venipuncture techniques using standard equipment, in the collection of blood specimens from patients, operates the centrifuge, orders send out laboratory testing in the reference lab computer system as required, prepares specimens for send out, following specific storage, stability and shipping guidelines in accordance with all applicable laws, procedures and established protocols; and performs a variety of patient, quality control, proficiency and calibration testing on laboratory equipment. Supervision Received and exercised. Our Agency's mission is to help adults with mental illness improve their quality of life. Through a team approach, we provide innovative inpatient and outpatient mental health services for the Southern Nevada community. Some of the valuable services we provide include Psychiatric Emergency Services, Inpatient Services, Mobile Crises, Outpatient Counseling, Service Coordination, Intensive Service Coordination, Medication Clinic, Residential Support Programs, Mental Health Court, Consumer Advocacy and Programs for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) teams. Inpatient services are provided through Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital. Outpatient services are provided through five mental health clinics located throughout the community. We are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). SNAMHS is an exciting place to work with emphasis on utilizing the recovery model, developing innovative programs, increasing consumer and family involvement, educating the public through a variety of activities, and implementing a best practices clinical program. SNAMHS provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave, paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! SNAMHS provides continual on-going training and education to our staff, including paid release time for attending trainings and the availability of on-site CEUs. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. More information on our Agency and the valuable services we provide the community is available by clicking on the link to the Health and Human Service website available at the top left of this announcement. Then click on the link "Search DHHS Websites" located on the right, and search for SNAMHS. ***THROUGH A CAREER WITH SNAMHS, YOU CAN HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: