Lab Support Technician I - Blood Bank

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the activities of the front desk from receiving patient samples, ordering the tests, preparing aliquots of blood for the neonate population to issuing blood and blood components. The position requires a lot of interaction between the clients of the UAMS blood bank. The person at the front desk is the first voice the clients hear. The position will assist in blood inventory management in order to ensure the amount of available inventory is acceptable at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical laboratory or medical office experience

Job Requirements:

• Modifies blood and blood components suitable for each patient's need
• Interact with Blood Bank staff and hospital staff in order to facilitate patient care.
• Receives patient samples, orders tests, issues blood products, and centrifuge samples
• Manages available blood component inventory to ensure appropriate levels are maintained.
• 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