Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology Night Shift

Summary of Job Duties

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I possesses a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences, Medical Technology or an ASCP approved discipline and must take and pass the ASCP Registry within one year of hire date. As a bench technologist in Microbiology, this person is responsible for processing, evaluating patient specimens, performing tests to identify microorganisms or antigens according to written procedures and perform susceptibilities. This person will also record and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly QC in their assigned areas for further review by the supervisor. This position requires one to maintain safe work practices, follow all regulatory requirements and engage supervisor, manager, or director as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or another ASCP discipline
  ASCP certification within 1 year of eligibility. If eligible at time of hire then within 1 year of hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science
  Previous clinical laboratory experience
  ASCP certification

Job Requirements

• Conducts inventory counts on assigned areas, restocks supplies as needed, reports supplies to be ordered, and stores received supplies per storage requirements and regulations.
• Interacts with staff from various departments to coordinate the proper acquisition, testing, and reporting of patient test results.
• Performs function checks on analyzers, lab equipment and automation equipment. Completes machine maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshoots problems as required. Works with service representatives as needed to facilitate instrument repairs.
• 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

• 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

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity

• Feeling
• Grasping
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion
• Sharps
• Sitting
• Standing
• Talking
• Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Stooping

Benefits Eligible

Yes