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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):
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 the Apply 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 orientation, 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.
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Minimum Qualifications :
Associate's degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology degree - OR - 60 credit hours obtained from an accredited institution that must include 24 credit hours in Medical Technology or Science Courses, which include 6 credit hours of Biology & 6 credit hours of Chemistry.
Ability to work on occasional weekends and rotate on-call duties.
Preferred Qualifications :
One (1) year of experience as a grossing tech or assistant.
Professional License/Certification (Certified by ASCP or equivalent).
Experience in a hospital setting.
EPIC training
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Responsibilities:
Assesses specimen and order acceptability according to departmental policies and procedures.
Accession all specimens received indicated for Surgical Pathology.
Label specimens correctly and add formalin to all specimens that do not require special attention.
Responsible for dictating gross descriptions of GI, GYN, prostate, kidney, liver, bone marrow, as well as surgical devices. Inks and cuts breasts in accordance with appropriate breast protocols.
Performs and assists with specimen and frozen section preparation.
Receives and releases bodies in the morgue to ARORA, Coroner’s office, Crime lab, and funeral homes, assuring all paperwork is complete and correct.
Maintaining the cleanliness and setup of autopsies in the morgue.
Daily cleaning of cryostats with appropriate reagents.
Maintaining a positive attitude and correctly performing all duties during strenuous work hours.
Performs preventative maintenance on machines and equipment. Performs troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
Ensures all cassettes are added to the Histology processors with the appropriate date and end time.
General lab duties, including but not limited to recording room and equipment temperatures in the appropriate logbook, restocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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.