Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chemistry - PRN

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

11d • $34 • 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. 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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Chemistry) performs routine and moderately complex laboratory testing in the clinical chemistry department to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role is responsible for analyzing biological specimens, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science or similar major.
• Must include sufficient subject credits to allow for eligibility to take the ASCP or equivalent board exam for certification.
• ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or discipline specific certification (C, H) must be obtained within 12 months of hire or within 12 months of becoming eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical laboratory experience
• Current ASCP certification as MLS, MT, or C, H specific

Responsibilities

• 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’s, 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.
• Perform daily set-up and maintenance on lab analyzers and automation line used to process samples.
• Operate 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.
• Document function checks of temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
• Daily quality control review for assigned instruments.
• Ensure adequate supplies required for daily operations are available by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, rotating stock as required.
• Communicate with clinics, physicians and external staff regarding sample integrity issues and/or critical values.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees