Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Hematology- Evening Shift

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

A Medical Laboratory Scientist I in Hematology performs routine and complex laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This entry-level professional operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation, ensures accurate and timely test results, follows quality control and regulatory standards, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient care. The position is an evening-shift clinical staff role in the Hematology-General department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The role is benefits-eligible and subject to pre-employment screening, including annual TB screening, criminal background check, and substance abuse testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or biology.
Eligible for ASCP or equivalent certification; certification must be obtained within 12 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, body fluids, and other biological samples to identify normal and abnormal components in assigned sections.
Perform quality controls or quality checks and take corrective action as required.
Enter test results and related data and communications into laboratory information systems or other document archival systems.
Provide technical information to nurses, physicians, and laboratory clients about specimen collection, transport, identification, required documentation, test methods, and related matters.
Use laboratory computer systems to order tests, generate results and reports, document and interpret results and communications, and perform duties related to inventory, testing method verification, and quality control.
Perform daily setup and maintenance of laboratory analyzers and the automation line used to process samples.
Operate laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, computer-controlled high-volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, and pipettes.
Perform basic troubleshooting of testing equipment.
Document function checks for temperature-dependent equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, and heat blocks.
Review daily quality control for assigned instruments.
Organize and clean workspaces.
Maintain adequate supplies by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, and rotating stock as required.
Communicate with clinics, physicians, and external staff about sample integrity issues and critical values.
Maintain current knowledge of hospital policies and state, federal, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain certifications and complete continuing education, annual education, and training as required.
Perform proficiency testing required for accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.