Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Chemistry PRN

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist I specializing in Clinical Chemistry. This role involves performing routine and complex laboratory testing to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. UAMS is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, offering a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs.

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.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level