Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • 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. This Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I – Blood Bank position performs routine and complex laboratory testing in the transfusion services department to ensure the safe and accurate selection of blood and blood products for patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's).
• ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, crossmatching units of blood, and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment
• Wash red blood cells and platelets
• Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
• Issue blood and blood components to the floors
• Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members
• Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank
• Assist in training of new staff and students
• Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
• Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy.
• Assist with performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level