Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Cytogenetics

to view the University of Arkansas System’s GDPR disclosures.**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* Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's).* ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment).* BSMT or BSMLS degree in Cytogenetics* Previous clinical laboratory experience.* Previous Cytogenetics experience* ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics CG(ASCP)* General knowledge of clinical laboratory quality control practices.* Performs testing of patient samples, interprets, reviews, and prepares patient test results for review by the Supervisor and/or Medical Director.* Interacts with staff from various departments to coordinate the proper acquisition, testing, and reporting of patient test results.* Maintains all aspects of quality control and quality assurance, assesses for acceptability, and takes corrective action as required.* Serves as a resource to assist other technologists in the Laboratory.* Leads training for new employees, students, and residents, and performs employee competencies as assigned.* Completes validation and verification of new instrumentation and testing. Ensures the accuracy of instrument calibration and that preventative maintenance is performed.* Assists the Medical Director and supervisor with analyzing and implementing new tests.* Performs additional studies as required for quality assurance initiatives, research support, or verification/validation of new equipment or methods.* Performs other duties as assigned.At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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