Lab Support Technician II- IHC

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The Laboratory Support Technician II is responsible for receiving Immunohistochemistry orders and pulling corresponding material. They are responsible for delivery of slides to multiple locations in an accurate and timely fashion. They will help maintain QC on various pieces of laboratory equipment. They are responsible for helping maintain stock and keeping the laboratory clean. They may accession some patient specimens. They will assist the HTs/HTLs in the laboratory as needed. The LST II is capable of cross-training in adjacent laboratories within the Anatomical Pathology Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED Plus Two (2) years of laboratory or medical registration experience

Responsibilities:

• Receives patient samples and analyzes biological samples.
• Uses laboratory computer systems to order tests, generate results, generate reports, track and retrieve specimens, and document communications.
• Provides technical information about specimen collection, sample transport, sample identification, required documents, test methods, and other related technical information to registered nurses, physicians, and laboratory clients.
• Performs quality control and calibrations, assesses for acceptability, and takes corrective action as required.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on equipment used for patient testing and automation equipment.
• Works with service representatives as needed to facilitate instrument repairs.
• Prepares, maintains, and performs function checks on analyzers, laboratory equipment, and automation equipment.
• Maintains equipment used for personal protection such as eyewashes, safety showers, biohazard containers, hoods, chemical cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: ICE | LPSL APATH Immunohisto lab

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: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity: Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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