Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology PRN

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology
• ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory
• Previous clinical laboratory experience, preferably in microbiology
• Current ASCP and/or CHT (ABHI) certification

• Performs testing of patient samples, interprets, reviews, and prepares patient test results for review by the Supervisor and/or Medical Director.
• 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.

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. 

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.