Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's). ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).

• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
• Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, crossmatching units of blood and running the

automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment

• 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

• 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

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. 

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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.