Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Reference Lab

• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology or Bachelor of Science in related discipline
• ASCP Certification or eligible to become certified

• Previous clinical laboratory experience
• Current ASCP Certification

• Orders and processes specimens and verifies appropriate test orders for requisitions to be issued to outside laboratories.
• Works with referral labs to resolve any questions or problems with specimens or order discrepancies.
• Obtains and verifies results from referral labs and enters results into patient medical records.
• Works closely with internal clinics or hospital staff to resolve issues with active testing orders or patient blood draws.
• Works with clients to clarify orders, obtains requisitions, and coordinates specimens with special collection or shipping instructions.
• Manages release of specimens to reference labs and ensures adequate inventory of shipping supplies and order supplies.
• Maintains temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators.
• Monitors facilities and equipment and arranges for necessary repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Manages workflow during EPIC downtime and recovery periods.
• Ensures adequate inventory and reports shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur.
• Performs general administrative tasks including stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, and data entry.
• Maintains continuing education requirements including annual education and/or training as required for position.
• Maintains working knowledge and understanding of hospital policies as well as state, federal and other regulatory requirements.

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.