Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Blood Bank

• 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.

• 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

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.