Lab Support Technician I- Lab Support Services

Summary of Job Duties

This position works under the supervision of the section Supervisor and Senior Tech. This position provides comprehensive support for patient care activities in the Core Lab. This positions schedule could change due to staffing issues with a two week notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or formal education equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous clinical laboratory experience

Job Requirements

• Receives specimens from all sources and verifies that specimens are properly collected and labeled.
• Ensure test is received in the correct tube type.
• Sorts all specimens and place them in the proper racks or bucket to be received.
• Load racks on the appropriate automation line to be received in and tested.
• Scan specimens into the EPIC system and re-label the specimens as needed.
• Enter orders into EPIC through requisition entry for all outside institutions.
• Process add-on test.
• Answers phone calls concerning results, faxing reports, specimen collection and ordering test.
• Process timed urine specimens.
• Reconcile packing list.
• Process Reference, VA and ACH specimens.
• Process mail-in specimens.
• Scan requisitions received with labs from institutional accounts into EPIC.
• Call critical results as needed.
• Fill out all Safety Intelligence reports and deliver to the Core Lab Manager.
• 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

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
• 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

Department

ICE | LPSL Laboratory Support Services

Department's Website

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Benefits Eligible

Yes