Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN- Reference Lab

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist I- PRN- Reference Lab
** 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
* Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology
* ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).
* Orders and processes specimens and verifies appropriate test orders for requisitions to be issued to outside laboratories.
* Works with referral labs to resolve any questions or problems with specimens or order discrepancies.
* Obtains and verifies results from referral labs and enters results into patient medical records.
* Works closely with internal clinics or hospital staff to resolve issues with active testing orders or patient blood draws.
* Works with clients to clarify orders, obtains requisitions, and coordinates specimens with special collection or shipping instructions.
* Manages release of specimens to reference labs and ensures adequate inventory of shipping supplies and order supplies.
* Maintains temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators.
* Monitors facilities and equipment and arranges for necessary repairs or maintenance as needed.
* Manages workflow during EPIC downtime and recovery periods.
* Ensures adequate inventory and reports shortages and problems to supervisor or manager as they occur.
* Performs general administrative tasks including stocking supplies, sanitizing work areas, and data entry.
* Maintains continuing education requirements including annual education and/or training as required for position.
* Maintains working knowledge and understanding of hospital policies as well as state, federal and other regulatory requirements.

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