Lab Support Technician I- Lab Support Services

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

17h

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. 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 or phlebotomy experience
Experience with LIS Systems
Certification in phlebotomy

Responsibilities

Process and store or send out Reference Test, VA samples and ACH test.
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.