Medical Lab Technician (Pine Bluff, AR)

Medical Lab Technician

Join Team UAMS as a Medical Lab Technician, overseeing day-to-day blood draw and testing operations of the UAMS Health Family Medicine Center in Pine Bluff. In this role, you'll be directly responsible for obtaining patient specimens, performing testing, maintaining equipment used to perform testing, and preparing specimens for transport to outside facilities., and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering patient-centered healthcare, apply today to join a collaborative, patient-focused laboratory team dedicated to enhancing patient care at the UAMS Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff!

Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Department: ICE | LPSL Clinical Pine Bluff

Summary of Job Duties:

Join Team UAMS as a Medical Lab Technician, overseeing day-to-day blood draw and testing operations of the UAMS Health Family Medicine Center in Pine Bluff. In this role, you'll be directly responsible for obtaining patient specimens, performing testing, maintaining equipment used to perform testing, and preparing specimens for transport to outside facilities., and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering patient-centered healthcare, apply today to join a collaborative, patient-focused laboratory team dedicated to enhancing patient care at the UAMS Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff!

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician from a regionally accredited school or program that is recognized by ASCP.
• 6 months of phlebotomy experience
• Eligible to become certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or equivalent national organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy Certification, ASCP, AMT, and/or National Certification as a MLT (ASCP, AMT or equivalent)

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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