Lab Support Technician II- Gross Room

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The Lab Support Technician II will be expected to perform clerical duties including, but not limited to, triaging phone calls, triaging specimens, assigning identification numbers to specimens along with patient name and specimen type, reviewing, verifying, and logging all incoming consultation cases from outside facilities into the UAMS system, and verifying patient status, insurance coverage and proper authorizations prior to services. The LST II is responsible for collecting patient information and data within regulation as well as guaranteeing patient identification throughout every process. The LST II works to support other staff members and the department as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of laboratory or Assistant in a Clinical Laboratory or 60 hours of completed higher education in a health sciences programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous anatomic pathology, gross room, or morgue experience

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Receives specimens into the laboratory, accessions and triages specimens.
• Answers and triages phone calls, communicates necessary information between departments.
• Maintains consistent coverage of laboratory accessioning area.
• Upkeeps general filing and scanning of documents.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of lab area.
• Assists with related supply inventory.
• 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

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