Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Hematology - Evening Shift

Summary of Job Duties

A Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Hematology performs routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This entry-level professional operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation, ensures accurate and timely test results, follows quality control and regulatory standards, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from regionally accredited university in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or biology.
• Eligible for ASCP or equivalent certification. Must obtain certification within 12 months of eligibility.

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 RN’s, 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.
• Organize and clean workspaces.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospital policy, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain certifications, continuing education, annual education and/or training as required for position.
• Perform proficiency testing required for accreditation.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• 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

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Licence or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Proof of Veteran Status
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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

Benefits Eligible

Yes