Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Hematology PRN

Summary of Job Duties

This position is for 24 hours per week. A Medical Laboratory Scientist II in the core section is experienced in laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, coagulation, immunology, chemistry and/or special chemistry in a hospital setting and fulfills all the responsibilities and tasks of a MLS I as well as performing quality assurance metric studies, training, competency assessment, and training/competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or biology
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical lab setting.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or discipline specific certification (C, H).

Job Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Salary Information

$33.76 per hour

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

To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. 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.

Recruitment Contact Information

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

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Abuse Testing

Department

ICE | LPSL CPATH Hematology-General

Department's Website

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

Benefits Eligible

No