Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Blood Bank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
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.
Job description
Job Requirements
- 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
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
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.