Lab Support Technician I - Blood Bank

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Closing Date: 09/16/2026 Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support Job Type: Regular Work Shift:

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No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.   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

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Summary of Job Duties: The purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the actives 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. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications: • Previous clinical laboratory or medical office experience

Additional Information: 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:

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Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS   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 Ben

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