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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 3 weeks ago

Laboratory Procedure Technician- Gross Room

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Laboratory Procedure Technician in the Anatomic Pathology department will work closely with Pathology residents and Pathologists to aid in tissue processing and ensure correct documentation for patients in the morgue.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assesses specimen and order acceptability according to departmental policies and procedures

Accession all specimens received indicated for Surgical Pathology

Label specimens correctly and add formalin to all specimens that do not require special attention

Responsible for dictating gross descriptions of GI, GYN, prostate, kidney, liver, bone marrow, 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 the cleanliness and setup of autopsies in the morgue

Daily cleaning of cryostats with appropriate reagents

Maintaining a positive attitude and correctly performing all duties during strenuous work hours

Performs preventative maintenance on machines and equipment. Performs troubleshooting on laboratory equipment

Ensures all cassettes are added to the Histology processors with the appropriate date and end time

General lab duties, including but not limited to recording room and equipment temperatures in the appropriate logbook, restocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory science degreeMedical laboratory technologyProfessional License/CertificationExperience in hospital settingEPIC trainingWork weekendsPositive attitude

Required

Associate's degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology degree - OR - 60 credit hours obtained from an accredited institution that must include 24 credit hours in Medical Technology or Science Courses, which include 6 credit hours of Biology & 6 credit hours of Chemistry

Ability to work on occasional weekends and rotate on-call duties

Preferred

One (1) year of experience as a grossing tech or assistant

Professional License/Certification (Certified by ASCP or equivalent)

Experience in a hospital setting

EPIC training

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Proof of Veteran Status

Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Benefits

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

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees