Medical Laboratory Scientist II- HLA

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* 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 a chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science
* 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
* CHT (ABHI) certification within 1 year of eligibility. If eligible at time of hire then within 1 year of hire date.
* Must be able to identify and report abnormal test results as well as communicate and interact with reviewing Pathologists and submitting clinicians. Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and make subjective decisions. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science
* Current CHT (ABHI) certification
* Trains new hires in the department and is responsible for training/competency assessments.
* Maintains appropriate reagent stock in the department by performing inventory counts and submitting inventory orders to the lead tech or supervisor.
* Assist with preparing preliminary reports pending HLA Medical Director Review as needed. Assist other HLA technologist as needed
* Provide technical information e.g. specimen requirements and collection, test methods etc. to RN, Physicians and other clients
* Perform advanced troubleshooting on equipment used to perform testing. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
* Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the lead tech, general supervisor, or director.
* Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
* Maintain equipment used for personal protection and safety such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets and personal protective equipment.
* Maintain temperature dependent equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, heat blocks
* Perform other duties as needed.

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