Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Hematology- Evening Shift
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
A Medical Laboratory Scientist I – 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 exceptional patient care.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Conduct analysis of blood, urine, spinal fluid, body fluids and other biological samples to determine presence of normal and abnormal components in assigned section(s).
- Perform quality controls or quality check materials and perform corrective action as required.
- Enter test results and other data related to analysis and communication of results into relevant computer information systems or other document archival systems.
- Provide technical information about specimen collection, sample transport, sample identification, required documents, test methods and other related technical information to RN’s, physicians or laboratory clients.
- Use laboratory computer systems to order tests, generate results, generate reports, document results and communications, interpret results, and other lab duties related to inventory, testing method verifications and quality control.
- Perform daily set-up and maintenance on lab analyzers and automation line used to process samples.
- Operate equipment used in analysis such as spectrophotometers, analyzers, microscopes, slide stainers, diluters, and computer controlled high volume analyzers, mixers, rotators, pipettes.
- Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing.
- Document function checks of temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks.
- Daily quality control review for assigned instruments.
- Organize and clean workspaces.
- Ensure adequate supplies required for daily operations are available by restocking inventory, preparing reagents, rotating stock as required.
- Communicate with clinics, physicians and external staff regarding sample integrity issues and/or critical values.
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintain current knowledge of hospital policy, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain certifications, continuing education, annual education and/or training as required for position.
- Perform proficiency testing required for accreditation.
- May perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree from 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Basic 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.