Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Transfusion Services - Full Time Night Shift
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Transfusion Services - Full Time Night Shift
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE LPSL CPATH Transfusion Service
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Summary of Job Duties:
The MLS I position is an entrylevel position within the Blood Bank department. This position is responsible for performance of high complexity testing and assisting with daytoday operations. This position will also focus on improving patient outcomes by performing advanced blood banking techniques dispensing blood and blood components and educating students. This position will provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components as determined by accurate testing to ensure the patient receives the appropriate blood components. This position is also responsible for performing ABO/Rh IAT DAT antibody identification crossmatching units of blood and running the automated ABO/RH and IAT equipment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Medical Technology Medical Laboratory Sciences Chemistry Biology or closely related disciplineOR an approved ASCP discipline 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry which may be obtained within or in addition to the Bachelors).
Must obtain ASCP certification within 1 year of becoming eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Previous Clinical Laboratory Experience
ASCP certification
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
Perform ABO/Rh IAT DAT antibody identification crossmatching units of blood and running theautomated ABO/RH IAT equipment
Wash red blood cells and platelets
Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification
Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
Issue blood and blood components to the floors
Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as setforth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians nurses and otherUAMS staff members
Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for theBlood Bank
Assist in training of new staff and students
Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100 accuracy.
Assist withperformance of quarterly semiannual and annual quality control
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Standing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Feeling Kneeling Reaching Sitting Stooping Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
