Lab Support Technician I- Lab Support Services

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Laboratory Support Technician supports the clinical laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques, specimen accessioning and processing, instrument maintenance and laboratory testing as trained and authorized as well as other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience
Experience with LIS Systems

Responsibilities

Process and store or send out Reference Test, VA samples and ACH test.
Answer incoming calls concerning results, proper specimen collection, test ordering and faxing reports.
Receives specimens through the pneumatic tube station and window, scan and receive specimens into the EPIC system, re-label specimens, process add on test, order requested test from outside institutions into the EPIC system.
Reconcile packing list, verify test, load specimens onto the automation lines, deliver specimens to the performing departments.
Receives specimens through the processing room window and handoff locations at TOSH. Scan and receive specimens into TOSH lab before placing them on a packing list.
Place specimen to be transported from TOSH to UAMS main campus on a packing list.
Receive and store blood products from blood bank at UAMS main campus. Deliver blood products to requesting OR room or handoff location for floors at TOSH.
Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

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 $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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