Lab Specialist - Urgent

We are hiring a confident Lab specialist to join our awesome team at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lab specialist is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, adaptability and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Lab specialist at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences today!

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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
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.
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Summary of Job Duties:
Donor screeners will make and maintain all records of contact with all donors, review relevant HMBANA documents, facilitate medical approval from Medical Director for donors, assist with depot weekly checks, and assist with retail space. Donor screeners will need minimum CLC, IBCLC preferred. This role should be food handler certified and training to support milk processing techniques. Donor screeners will be able to assist with shipping and receiving and other milk bank lab technician duties as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (list primary functions of the position with the percent of time generally allocated to each; percent of time must equal 100%)
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor of Science in medical or related field or equivalent of college/education/or High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of health care experience. Food Preparation Certification, Obtain certification in Lactation counseling within 6 months of hire. Preferred:
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Compassionate Bereavement Care Certification.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Operations
Donor screeners duties regarding Milk Bank operation ad detailed below but not limited to the following): Screening potential donors Provide information about milk donation Guide donors through screening guidelines (HMBANA) Be knowledgeable about donor screening requirements set forth by HMBANA Provide donors with paperwork, lab work instructions and milk collection site location Provide safe milk expression and storage guidance and milk collection bags if needed Order labs (defined by HMBANA) through lab partners Assemble and maintain donor files in Timeless including screening tools, lab results, physician's documentation Obtain Medical Director approval of donors Communicate with donors in timely fashion, weekly check in with active donors; follow up on paperwork and/or labs within 3 weeks of initial donor contact Bereavement counselling for bereaved mothers This role should be food handler certified and cross training to support milk processing techniques. Donor screeners will be able to assist with shipping and receiving and other milk bank lab technician duties as needed. Budget
Assist to maintaining budget guidelines as assigned by the Milk Bank Program Manager Compliance
Review relevant HMBANA documents (see above) Research
Assist with data collection and record keeping for research projects as requested Community Outreach
Assist with tours as needed Donor and depot relations and communication Maintain records of communication with donors Contact depot sites weekly Coordinate donated milk shipping from depot sites or distant donors: shipping boxes, ice packs if no access to dry ice, instructions on packing, packing labels Send communications, newsletters, appreciation packets to donors upon completing donations. Maintain inventory of donor packets, instruction packets and forms Maintain supplies for depot sites Collect depot temperature logs weekly, document depot logs in Timeless Collect depot collection information in Timeless (donor name, amount donated, dates received at depot, date shipped to UHMB) Maintain shipping address book for donors and depot sites Retail space and community outreach Assist with retail space operations Maintain stock in retail space Assist with organizing community events: breastfeeding support groups, prenatal breastfeeding classes, donor recruitment events, philanthropic events Coordinate community donor appreciation events, bereavement memorial events Customer Service:
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact View email address on jobs.institutedata.com
for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site 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:
Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Pulling, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Benefits of working as a Lab specialist in Little Rock, AR:
? Company offers great benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package