Summary

This person will work under the supervision and direction of the Flow Cytometry supervisor. Duties include processing, staining and analyzing routine specimens. They will be expected to keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor of instrument malfunctions. They should be able to aid in instrument repair. They should be able to identify abnormal or discrepancy results. They will have limited participation in student teaching and assisting of other personnel rotating through the section. They will have limited administrative duties.

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

This person will work under the supervision and direction of the Flow Cytometry supervisor. Duties include processing, staining and analyzing routine specimens. They will be expected to keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor of instrument malfunctions. They should be able to aid in instrument repair. They should be able to identify abnormal or discrepancy results. They will have limited participation in student teaching and assisting of other personnel rotating through the section. They will have limited administrative duties.

Job Requirements

Performs ABO/Rh blood typing and antibody screening.
Conducts antibody identification and compatibility testing.
Performs pre-transfusion testing and crossmatching.
Prepares, issues, and documents blood products for transfusion.
Investigates transfusion reactions and reports findings.
Maintains accurate patient and laboratory records.
Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment.
Follows quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures.
Maintains compliance with CAP, AABB, CLIA, and institutional standards.
Collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and other laboratory personnel to support patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology
Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent
Previous clinical laboratory experience, especially in flow cytometry (preferred)

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education Discount
Retirement 10% Match
Basic Life Insurance
Career Training
Merchant Discounts
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.