Laboratory Procedure Technician- AP / Gross Room

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology degree - OR - 60 credit hours obtained from an accredited institution thatmust include 24 credit hours in Medical Technology or Science Courses which include 6 credit hours of Biology & 6 credithours of Chemistry
• Ability towork on occasional weekends and rotate on-call duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience as a grossing tech or assistant.
• Professional License/Certification (Certified by ASCP or equivalent)
• Experience in a hospital setting
• EPIC training

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

• Assesses specimen and order acceptability according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Accession all specimen received indicated for Surgical Pathology. Label specimen correctly and adding formalin to all specimen that do not require special attention.
• Responsible for dictating gross descriptions of GI, GYN, prostate, kidney, liver, bone marrows, as well as surgical devices. Inks and cuts breasts in accordance with appropriate breast protocols.
• Performs and assists with specimen and frozen section preparation.
• Receives and releases bodies in the morgue to ARORA, Coroner's office, Crime lab, and funeral homes, assuring all paperwork is complete and correct. Maintaining cleanliness and set up of autopsies in morgue.
• Daily cleaning of cryostats with appropriate reagents.
• Maintaining a positive attitude and correctly performs all duties during strenuous work hours.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines and equipment. Performs troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Ensures all cassettes are added to Histology processors with appropriate date and end time.
• General lab duties, including but not limited to, recording room and equipment temperatures in appropriate logbook, restock supplies and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.