Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Hematology- Evening Shift

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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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 in the ICE | LPSL CPATH Hematology-General Department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It is a regular evening-shift position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits-eligible staff may receive medical, dental, and vision plans; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; education discounts for staff and dependents; retirement contributions matched up to 10%; basic life insurance up to $50,000; career training and educational opportunities; merchant discounts; and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or biology.
• Eligible for ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Must obtain certification 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 analysis data into relevant computer information or 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 results and communications, interpret results, and perform duties related to inventory, test-method verification, and quality control.
• Set up and maintain laboratory analyzers and the automation line used to process samples each day.
• Operate laboratory equipment used in analysis, including spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, computer-controlled high-volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, and pipettes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on testing equipment.
• Document function checks for temperature-dependent equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, and heat blocks.
• Review daily quality control for assigned instruments.
• Organize and clean workspaces.
• Maintain adequate supplies for daily operations by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, and rotating stock as required.
• Communicate with clinics, physicians, and external staff regarding 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family members.
• 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