What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist III - Reference Lab position at University of Arkansas?
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department:ICE | LPSL CPATH Reference Lab
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Minimum Qualifications:
- 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) Plus 3 yrs of experience.
- ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).
Preferred Qualifications:
- DOT/IOTA certification
- ASCP certified or equivalent in at least one laboratory specialty
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Responsibilites:
- Use patient identifiers to match information on requisition and labels.
- Order specimens, print labels, status specimens, complete requisitions
- Work with referral labs to resolve any questions or problems with specimens.
- Notify clients of any test cancellations.
- Obtain results from referral labs.
- Enter results from referral labs into the patient chart.
- Works closely daily with internal clinic or hospital staff and various departments to resolve issues with patient blood draws.
- Maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
- Contacts the appropriate provider if a patient does not have active lab orders in EPIC or if there are questions about patient orders.
- Work with clients to clarify orders, obtain requisitions, and coordinate specimens with special collection or shipping instructions.
- Gather all specimens for send out to Reference Labs.
- Assure adequate inventory of shipping supplies and order supplies as needed.
- Distribute supplies to clients as needed. Utilizes proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to ensure personal safety.
- Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Identify possible causes of routine problems and develops a plan for resolving those problems, escalating issues to the direct supervisor as needed.
- Works with referral laboratories to coordinate receiving special collection containers.
- Works with referral laboratories to resolve patient collection issues, including in some cases arranging for mobile phlebotomy.
- Perform other duties as needed
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000