Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I – Blood Bank 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 of Science degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other ASCP approved discipline
Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Annual TB Screening
Criminal Background Check
Substance Abuse Testing

Nice To Haves

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences
ASCP Certification
Previous blood bank lab experience

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