What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Support Technician I- Core 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. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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 Laboratory Support Services
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High School, GED or formal education equivalent
Ability to follow oral instruction, read and write.
Computer/basic keyboard skills.
Telephone etiquette skills.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Preferred:
- 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory.
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Responsibilities:
- Receives specimens from all sources and verifies that specimens are properly collected and labeled.
- Ensure test is received in the correct tube type.
- Sorts all specimens and place them in the proper racks or bucket to be received.
- Load racks on the appropriate automation line to be received in and tested.
- Scan specimens into the EPIC system and re-label the specimens as needed.
- Enter orders into EPIC through requisition entry for all outside institutions.
- Process add-on test.
- Answers phone calls concerning results, faxing reports, specimen collection and ordering test.
- Process timed urine specimens.
- Reconcile packing list.
- Process Reference, VA and ACH specimens.
- Process mail-in specimens.
- Scan requisitions received with labs from institutional accounts into EPIC.
- Call critical results as needed.
- Fill out all Safety Intelligence reports and deliver to the Core Lab Manager.
- This positions schedule could change due to staffing issues with a two week notice.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
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
