Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Hematology Night Shift

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Hematology performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory testing in the hematology department to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology, or Chemistry
Must have or be eligible for ASCP certification. Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Active ASCP certification
Previous clinical laboratory experience, preferably in hematology

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. The core laboratory uses multiple information systems including Microsoft Office software programs, instrument specific programs, automation line software and middleware, programs for test interpretation, server databases, laboratory information system, quality control programs, inventory control software, document control and online programs related to employee continuing education and training.
Set-up, maintain and operate lab automation systems used to process samples.
Operate, calibrate and maintain 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.
Maintain equipment used for personal protection and safety such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets and personal protective equipment.
Maintain temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
Daily quality control review.
Organize and clean workspaces.
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.
Other duties as assigned