Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Blood Bank- Evenings

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Closing Date:

01/15/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularEvening Shift (United States of America)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

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.

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Department:

ICE | LPSL CPATH Transfusion Service

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Evening Shift- 2:30 pm-11:00 pm
This position will work under the supervision and direction of the HLA laboratory supervisor. Medical Laboratory Scientists in the HLA laboratory perform 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. They are expected to keep all instrumentation in good working order and identify and notify the supervisor or lead tech of instrument malfunctions. They should be able to aid in instrument repair. They should be able to identify abnormal or discrepant results. They will have limited participation in student teaching and assisting of other personnel rotating through the section. They will have limited administrative duties.

Qualifications:

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). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCP and/or CHT (ABHI) certification

• Previous clinical laboratory experience

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components as determined by accurate testing to ensure the patient receives the appropriate blood components.

• Responsible for performing ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, cross-matching units of blood, and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment.

• wash red blood cells and plasma.

• Perform platelet crossmatching and platelet antibody identification.

• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance.

• Issue blood and blood components to the floors. UAMS is a level one trauma center, so in this position, the staff member is required to 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 the training of new staff and students. The staff member is required to maintain their competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures on time.

• Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor on time.

• Perform daily reagent QC and equipment Preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy.

• Assist with the performance of Quarterly, Semi-annual, and Annual quality control.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes