Medical Laboratory Scientist I- PRN- Reference Lab

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

5d • 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology
• ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).

Responsibilities

• Orders and processes specimens and verifies appropriate test orders for requisitions to be issued to outside laboratories.
• Works with referral labs to resolve any questions or problems with specimens or order discrepancies.
• Obtains and verifies results from referral labs and enters results into patient medical records.
• Works closely with internal clinics or hospital staff to resolve issues with active testing orders or patient blood draws.
• Works with clients to clarify orders, obtains requisitions, and coordinates specimens with special collection or shipping instructions.
• Manages release of specimens to reference labs and ensures adequate inventory of shipping supplies and order supplies.
• Maintains temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators.
• Monitors facilities and equipment and arranges for necessary repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Manages workflow during EPIC downtime and recovery periods.
• Ensures adequate inventory and reports shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur.
• Performs general administrative tasks including stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, and data entry.
• Maintains continuing education requirements including annual education and/or training as required for position.
• Maintains working knowledge and understanding of hospital policies as well as state, federal and other regulatory requirements.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees