Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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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 results while following laboratory policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient-safety requirements.

The position provides direct patient care by supplying appropriate blood components and supports routine quality control, equipment maintenance, sample handling, and communication with Blood Bank customers. The employee maintains competency on current and revised procedures and promptly reports deviations from standard operating procedures.

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 coursework may be part of or in addition to the bachelor’s degree.
• Certification or eligibility through ASCP or another accrediting agency; certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, and blood-unit crossmatching, including use of automated ABO/Rh and IAT equipment.
• Provide appropriate blood components to patients and issue blood and blood components to clinical floors.
• Follow the Massive Transfusion Protocol when issuing blood and blood components during massive trauma situations.
• Perform daily reagent quality control and equipment preventive maintenance accurately.
• Assist with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control.
• Receive samples and ensure they are properly labeled and collected for the Blood Bank.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members.
• Maintain competency and complete training on new and revised policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Report deviations from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner.

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