Lab Support Technician I - Lab Support Services

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

This position works under the supervision of the section Supervisor and Senior Tech. This position provides comprehensive support for patient care activities in the Core Lab. This positions schedule could change due to staffing issues with a two week notice.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience

Additional Information:

• Receives specimens from all sources and verifies that specimens are properly collected
• Ensure test is received in the correct tube type.
• Sorts 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 test.
• Answers phone calls concerning results, faxing reports, specimen collection and ordering test.
• Process timed urine specimens.
• Reconcile packing list.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences