Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Hematology Night Shift

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • 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.

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.
• 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

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