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UAMS Health·Little Rock, AR

Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank

LaboratoryFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
EducationBachelor's degree
SourceUAMS Health · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Must obtain applicable ASCP certification within 1 year of becoming eligible for certification.
Education
✓Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.
✓Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or other related discipline
Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences preferred
Qualifications
✓Prepare and issue blood components such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate.
✓Investigate transfusion reactions and perform required follow-up testing.
✓Identify and work with patients who have unexpected or clinically significant antibodies.
✓Maintain appropriate storage conditions and inventory of blood products.
✓Monitor blood products for expiration, integrity, and proper handling.
✓Operate and troubleshoot blood-bank instruments and testing systems.
✓Follow procedures for emergency and massive transfusion situations.
✓Communicate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory departments regarding blood availability and compatibility.
✓Follow SOPs, AABB standards, CLIA requirements, and laboratory safety procedures .
✓Maintain accurate documentation in the laboratory information system.
✓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.
Previous clinical laboratory experience- preferably in transfusion/blood bank laboratory preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Life and disability insurance
+UAMS Health
15lab roles open
Little RockAR · 138 mi to Memphis
Pay for this position
Estimated
$24/hr$24/hr · typical lab pay in Arkansas (BLS)
Typical lab pay in Arkansas (BLS)
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Must obtain applicable ASCP certification within 1 year of becoming eligible for certification.
Education
✓Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.
✓Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or other related discipline
Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences preferred
Qualifications
✓Prepare and issue blood components such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate.
✓Investigate transfusion reactions and perform required follow-up testing.
✓Identify and work with patients who have unexpected or clinically significant antibodies.
✓Maintain appropriate storage conditions and inventory of blood products.
✓Monitor blood products for expiration, integrity, and proper handling.
✓Operate and troubleshoot blood-bank instruments and testing systems.
✓Follow procedures for emergency and massive transfusion situations.
✓Communicate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory departments regarding blood availability and compatibility.
✓Follow SOPs, AABB standards, CLIA requirements, and laboratory safety procedures .
✓Maintain accurate documentation in the laboratory information system.
✓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.
Previous clinical laboratory experience- preferably in transfusion/blood bank laboratory preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionLife and disability insurance

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.