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Closing Date:
08/26/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
No
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
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I Blood Bank is responsible for performing routine and moderately complex testing related to blood banking and transfusion services. Working under general supervision the MLS I ensures the safe and accurate preparation testing and issuance of blood and blood components.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Medical Technology Medical Laboratory Sciences Chemistry or Biology ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).
Additional Information:
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
- 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 semi-annual and annual quality control
- Perform other duties as needed.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) Proof of Veteran Status Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment 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 non-discriminatory 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:
Yes