Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blood Bank performs routine and specialized laboratory testing related to blood banking and transfusion services. The role is responsible for blood typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, crossmatching, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. It ensures accurate and timely test results while following laboratory policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient-safety requirements.

The position provides direct patient care by supplying appropriate blood components and supporting transfusion services. It also performs quality-control and equipment-maintenance activities, responds to massive transfusion needs, and communicates with Blood Bank customers, including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff. The work takes place inside a medical facility and includes biological, chemical, and other listed workplace hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences, or an approved ASCP discipline with 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry; the hours may be included in or additional to the bachelor’s degree.
• Certified or eligible for certification by ASCP or another accrediting agency; certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with appropriate blood components.
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, and blood-unit crossmatching; operate automated ABO/Rh and IAT equipment.
• Perform daily reagent quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment with 100% accuracy.
• Issue blood and blood components to hospital floors.
• Understand massive trauma needs and issue blood components according to the Massive Transfusion Protocol.
• Communicate effectively with Blood Bank customers, including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff.
• Receive samples and ensure they are appropriately labeled and collected for the Blood Bank.
• Maintain competency and complete training on revised and new policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Report deviations from standard operating procedures to the supervisor promptly.
• Assist with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality-control activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level