Lab Support Technician I- Lab Support Services- PRN Day Shift

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

University of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Clinical Staff member for Medical Ancillary Support. This temporary position involves providing comprehensive support for patient care activities in the Core Lab under the supervision of the section Supervisor and Senior Tech. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and involves various laboratory tasks to ensure efficient specimen processing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens from all sources and verify that specimens are properly collected and labeled.
• Ensure test is received in the correct tube type.
• Sort all specimens and place them in the proper racks or bucket to be received.
• Load racks on the appropriate automation line to be received in and tested.
• Scan specimens into the EPIC system and re-label the specimens as needed.
• Enter orders into EPIC through requisition entry for all outside institutions.
• Process add-on tests.
• Answer phone calls concerning results, faxing reports, specimen collection, and ordering tests.
• Process timed urine specimens.
• Reconcile packing lists.
• Process Reference, VA, and ACH specimens.
• Process mail-in specimens.
• Scan requisitions received with labs from institutional accounts into EPIC.
• Call critical results as needed.
• Fill out all Safety Intelligence reports and deliver to the Core Lab Manager.
• Receive and store blood products.
• Pack up unused blood products for return to the blood bank.
• Monitor refrigerator temperatures.
• Centrifuge and pack up specimens.
• Create packing lists for specimen transport.
• Retrieve specimens from designated drop spot(s) and deliver to Blood Bank tech.
• Transport specimens and blood products to UAMS main campus lab.
• Transport blood products from UAMS main campus to TOSH.
• Complete DOT training required to drive transportation vehicle.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or formal education equivalent.

Benefits

• 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