Medical Laboratory Scientist I Chemistry PRN
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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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 Chemistry
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Chemistry) performs routine and moderately complex laboratory testing in the clinical chemistry department to assist in the diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease. This role is responsible for analyzing biological specimens ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry biology medical technology medical laboratory science or similar major. Must include sufficient subject credits to allow for eligibility to take the ASCP or equivalent board exam for certification.
- ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Medical Technologist (MT) or discipline specific certification (C H) must be obtained within 12 months of hire or within 12 months of becoming eligible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous clinical laboratory experience
- Current ASCP certification as MLS MT or C H specific
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- Conduct analysis of blood urine spinal fluid body fluids and other biological samples to determine presence of normal and abnormal components in assigned section(s).
- Perform quality controls or quality check materials and perform corrective action as required. Enter test results and other data related to analysis and communication of results into relevant computer information systems or other document archival systems.
- Provide technical information about specimen collection sample transport sample identification required documents test methods and other related technical information to RNs physicians or laboratory clients.
- Use laboratory computer systems to order tests generate results generate reports document results and communications interpret results and other lab duties related to inventory testing method verifications and quality control.
- Perform daily set-up and maintenance on lab analyzers and automation line used to process samples.
- Operate equipment used in analysis such as spectrophotometers analyzers microscopes slide stainers diluters and computer controlled high volume analyzers mixers rotators pipettes.
- Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing.
- Document function checks of temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators freezers incubators water baths heat blocks.
- Daily quality control review for assigned instruments.
- Ensure adequate supplies required for daily operations are available by restocking inventory preparing reagents rotating stock as required.
- Communicate with clinics physicians and external staff regarding sample integrity issues and/or critical values.
- Perform other duties as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
Use hands to touch handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Continuously
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read concentrate think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level : Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination Depth perception Far visual acuity Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological Chemical Dust Electrical Fumes/Gases/Odors Radiation Sharp objects/tools
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.
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 Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
NoRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
