Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank Nights
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
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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 Transfusion Service
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Summary of Job Duties:
A Medical Laboratory Blood Bank I professional performs routine laboratory testing and procedures related to blood transfusion services. They analyze blood samples determine blood types perform compatibility testing and prepare safe blood components for patients while following strict laboratory and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Medical Technology Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in related discipline
- Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- 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 the automated 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 set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
- Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians nurses and other UAMS staff members
- Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood 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 with performance of quarterly semi-annual and annual quality control
- Perform other duties as needed
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
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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:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
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.
