Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Blood Bank

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • 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.
A Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Blood Bank is an experienced laboratory professional responsible for performing and interpreting routine and advanced immunohematology testing to ensure safe and compatible blood transfusions. The role typically involves greater independence, technical expertise, troubleshooting, and support of complex blood bank cases compared with an MLS I position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline.
• Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent. Certification must be obtained within a year of eligibility.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, cross matching units of blood and running the Automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment
• Wash red blood cells and platelets
• Perform platelet cross matching and platelet antibody identification
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
• Issue blood and blood components to the floors
• Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members
• Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank
• Assist in training of new staff and students
• Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
• Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy. Assist with performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control

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

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