Medical Lab Technician (Fort Smith, AR)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Join Team UAMS as a Medical Lab Technician, overseeing day-to-day blood draw and testing operations of the UAMS Health Family Medicine Center in Fort Smith.
Job description
In this role, you'll be directly responsible for obtaining patient specimens, performing testing, maintaining equipment used to perform testing, and preparing specimens for transport to outside facilities, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering patient-centered healthcare, apply today to join a collaborative, patient-focused laboratory team dedicated to enhancing patient care at the UAMS Family Medical Center in Fort Smith!
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician from a regionally accredited school or program recognized by ASCP
- At least six (6) months of phlebotomy experience
- Eligible to become certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or equivalent national organization
- Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification, ASCP, AMT, and/or National Certification as a MLT (ASCP, AMT or equivalent)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Career training
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.