Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in related 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).
• Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and STAT immunohematology testing to ensure safe and compatible blood transfusions.
• Responsible for ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatching, and blood component preparation and issuance.
• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• 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
• 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