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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

Associate Phlebotomist - Outpatient Blood Draw

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or formal education equivalent is required.
  • One year of phlebotomy experience is required.
  • CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT certification is preferred.
  • Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • The position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, or reaching overhead, and the ability to lift and carry and push and pull weights of 100 pounds or more.
  • The role requires frequent use of hands, talking, continuous hearing, and continuous reading, concentration, and analytical thinking.
  • The position requires an ability to work inside a medical facility environment and to use color discrimination, depth perception, far visual acuity, and near visual acuity.
  • The position involves biological, chemical, dust, electrical, fume/gas/odor, radiation, and sharp-object/tool hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Support all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques, specimen accessioning, processing, and related activities.
  • Use the correct blood collection tubes and order the correct test from requisitions.
  • Match patient identifiers to information on requisitions and labels.
  • Obtain blood from patients using proper phlebotomy techniques for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research.
  • Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for flow cytometry analysis.
  • Perform routine and specialized flow cytometry testing, including immunophenotyping and lymphocyte subset analysis.
  • Prepare specimens using appropriate staining, antibody panels, and reagent protocols.
  • Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain flow cytometry instrumentation.
  • Analyze flow cytometry data and evaluate results for accuracy and quality.
  • Assist in identifying abnormal cell populations associated with leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders.
  • Perform quality control procedures and ensure testing accuracy and reliability.
  • Recognize abnormal or critical findings and follow established notification procedures.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of specimen processing, testing, quality control, and results.
  • Ensure proper specimen handling, storage, and disposal according to laboratory policies.
  • Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and institutional regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with pathologists, hematologists, and other laboratory professionals to support diagnostic testing.
  • Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and continuing education.
  • Assist with validation and implementation of new testing procedures, reagents, and instrumentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT certification is preferred.

About the Company

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Comprehensive healthcare provider delivering specialist services

UAMS Health is a comprehensive medical provider in Arkansas that offers a wide range of specialty clinics and services, including women’s health, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, stroke care, and trauma. It delivers care through clinics and procedures performed by world-renowned clinicians, using the latest medical treatments and procedures. The model centers on patient- and family-centered care, supported by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ academic and clinical resources. Services come from consultations, surgeries, and specialized procedures, with additional work in community outreach and health education. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in Arkansas by providing high-quality, expert medical care and education.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2.3M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1879

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