Medical Lab Technician - Chemistry

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

22h

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 A Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests and conducts analysis of blood, urine, spinal fluid, body fluids and other biological samples to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Enters results in electronic medical record and performs quality controls to verify accurate test results. Maintains and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician from a regionally accredited school or program that is recognized by ASCP.
Eligible to take the ASCP or equivalent certification board exam as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Must pass the exam within 1 year of hire or eligible date.

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinical laboratory experience.
ASCP or equivalent certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Knowledge of chemistry, special chemistry, hematology or immunology testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Set-up, maintain and operate lab automation systems used to process samples.
Operate, calibrate and maintain 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.
Maintain equipment used for personal protection and safety such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets and personal protective equipment.
Maintain temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
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, 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.
The core laboratory uses multiple information systems including Microsoft Office software programs, instrument specific programs, automation line software and middleware, programs for test interpretation, server databases, laboratory information system, quality control programs, inventory control software, document control and online programs related to employee continuing education and training.
Perform other duties as needed.