Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology - Evening Shift

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology or an ASCP approved discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's).
• ASCP or equivalent Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification (CLS), Medical Technologist (MT) certification or Microbiology certification passed within 12 months of hire or 12 months of eligibility.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Current ASCP or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of Clinical Microbiology testing procedure.

• Performs testing of patient samples, interprets, reviews, and prepares patient test results for review by the Supervisor and/or Medical Director. May or may not be trained on all benches, but is progressively increasing in knowledge and experience.
• Maintains all aspects of QC and QA relevant to the CAP certification standards.
• Interacts with staff from various departments to coordinate the proper acquisition, testing and reporting of patient test results.
• Ensures that the supplies used in the testing of patient samples are available in adequate quantities and that they are used efficiently.
• Assist in employee/student training and employee competency as assigned.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

·         Stand: Frequently

·         Sit: Occasionally

·         Walk: Frequently

·         Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally

·         Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs

·         Push and pull weight :100+ lbs

·         Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

·         Talk: Frequently

·         Hear: Continuously

·         Taste or smell: Occasionally

·         Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

·         Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

·         Noise Level : Moderate

·         Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

·         Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

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. 

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.