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Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blood Bank
University of Arkansas SystemMedical Laboratory Scientist performing routine and complex laboratory testing in the transfusion services department. Ensuring safe and accurate selection of blood and blood products for patients.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory testing and blood component management, including ABO/Rh testing, crossmatching, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in quality control and equipment maintenance while effectively communicating with healthcare professionals.
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ABO/Rh TestingCrossmatchingBlood Component IssuanceASCP CertificationQuality Control
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Hard Skills
Laboratory TestingAntibody IdentificationPlatelet CrossmatchingReagent QCPreventive Maintenance
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTraining and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
Automated ABO/RH Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Medical TechnologyASCP Certification
Industry Keywords
Transfusion ServicesMassive Transfusion ProtocolBlood BankMedical Laboratory Sciences
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in the transfusion services department to ensure the safe and accurate selection of blood and blood products for patients.
- 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 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
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other ASCP approved discipline
- Eligible for ASCP Certification or equivalent
- BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences (preferred)
- ASCP Certification (preferred)
- Previous blood bank lab experience (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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