Cell Saver Technician- Lab Support Services

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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, affirmative action 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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

• High School Diploma, GED, or formal educational equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience

Additional Information:

Additional Information:
* Collects patient's blood through a suction tube into the Haemonetics Cell Saver Elite Reservoir.
* Centrifuge and wash blood to be returned to the Anesthesiologist for reinfusion to the patient. This process will be repeated until the surgery is completed.
* Collect a QC specimen on every procedure that blood is returned to the patient.
* Take call once every 4th week (or the amount of weeks equal to trained techs) - 24 hours per day, or as needed.
* Must keep the cell salvage cell phone with you at all times and answer all phone call immediately. If a call is missed it must be returned within 5 minutes.
* Must clock in and out of cell salvage correctly for tracking of time and cost in the operating room.
* Required to report to UAMS OR within 30 minutes of receiving a call for services.
* Required to stay on campus during inclement weather if on call.
* Must communicate all pertinent information to other cell saver techs and supervisor.
* Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
* Consult with supervisor, section manager, medical director and Haemonetics field service for guidance when handling problem situations.
* Consult with supervisor, section manager or medical director for priority call when services needed outnumbers the amount of machines.
* Assist with training new Cell Saver Technologist including signing off on competencies.
* Assist with maintaining cell saver stock.

* Receives specimens from all sources and verifies that specimens are properly collected and labeled.
* Ensure test is received in the correct tube type.
* Sorts all specimens and place them in the proper racks or bucket to be received.
* Load racks on the appropriate automation line to be received in and tested.
* Scan specimens into the EPIC system and re-label the specimens as needed.
* Enter orders into EPIC through requisition entry for all outside institutions.
* Process add-on test.
* Answers phone calls concerning results, faxing reports, specimen collection and ordering test.
* Process timed urine specimens.
* Reconcile packing list.
* Process Reference, VA and ACH specimens.
* Process mail-in specimens.
* Scan requisitions received with labs from institutional accounts into EPIC.
* Call critical results as needed.
* Fill out all Safety Intelligence reports and deliver to the Core Lab Manager.

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.