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Closing Date:
09/21/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
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 Hematology-General
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II has the educational background to perform standard laboratory procedures requiring a broad use of independent judgment and responsibility with minimum technical supervision. The technologist maintains equipment and records and performs QC and QA related to test performances. The technologist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures in hematology. The technologist understands the roles and relationships among health care practitioners. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs at a level of quality and productivity commensurate for a technologist with this level of experience and may be assigned special projects and/or administrative related duties. The MLSII having the additional designation of Lead Technologist is assigned specific administrative related duties and is likely assigned additional special tasks and/or projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree from regionally accredited university in medical technology medical laboratory science or approved biological science.
- 2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory.
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Medical Technologist (MT) or discipline specific certification (C H).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in automation systems. Minimum of 1 year experience in instrumentation currently in use in the Hematology
- Knowledge of testing methods currently in use in the Hematology Section
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- Assists Medical Director and supervisor with analyzing and implementing new tests.
- Lead training for new employees students and residents and performs employee competencies as assigned.
- Serves as a resource to assist other technologists in the laboratory.
- Maintains all aspects of quality control and quality assurance assess for acceptability and takes corrective action as required.
- Performs 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 Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching Kneeling Lifting Stooping Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes