What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Transfusion Services - Full Time Night Shift 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.
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blood components. This position is also responsible for performing ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, cross-matching units of blood and running the automated ABO/RH and IAT equipment.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related discipline OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's).
- Must obtain ASCP certification within 1 year of becoming eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Previous Clinical Laboratory Experience
- ASCP certification
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Responsibilities:
- 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
- Wash red blood cells and platelets
- Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification
- 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
- Assist in training of new staff and students
- 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
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Please contact
askrecruitment@uams.edu
for any recruiting related questions.All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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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Salary : $50,000
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