What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist II- HLA position at University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences?
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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
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Department:
ICE | LPSL CPATH Human Lympho Antibodies
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist II in the HLA laboratory performs a variety of technical procedures including HLA typing by rSSO and next generation sequencing methods, Luminex based HLA Antibody identification, and donor/recipient flow cytometric cross-matching.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's)
- 2 years clinical laboratory experience
- CHT (ABHI) certification within 1 year of eligibility. If eligible at time of hire then within 1 year of hire date.
- Special knowledge, abilities and skills: Must be able to identify and report abnormal test results as well as communicate and interact with reviewing Pathologists and submitting clinicians. Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and make subjective decisions. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or clinical laboratory science
- CHT (ABHI) certification
Additional Information:
- Serves as a resource to assist other technologists in the Laboratory.
- Maintains all aspects of quality control and quality assurance, assesses for acceptability, and takes corrective action as required.
- Performs testing of patient samples, interprets, reviews, and prepares patient test results for review by the Supervisor and/or Medical Director. Interacts with staff from various departments to coordinate the proper acquisition, testing, and reporting of patient test results.
- Assists Medical Director and supervisor with analyzing and implementing new tests. Performs additional studies as required for quality assurance initiatives, research support or verification/validation of new equipment or methods.
- They are expected to keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor or lead tech of instrument malfunctions. The MLS II fulfills all the responsibilities and tasks of a MLS I as well as performing quality assurance metric studies, and training/competency assessments.
- Completes validation and verification of new instrumentation and testing. Ensures the accuracy of instrument calibration and that preventative maintenance is performed.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
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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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Employment Type: Full time
Salary : $50,000
