Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC
Full Time
Job Title
Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47290
Working Title
Laboratory Technical Specialist - POC
Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
12
Salary Range
$30.00-53.67/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Moving about within the hospital throughout the day, lifting or items less than 25 lbs.
Shift
Variable. Staff training requirements dictate hours although majority day shift.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technical Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of a subspecialty within a laboratory section in a fast-paced academic medical center. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of this Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including solid organ and bone marrow transplant, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.
Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing test performance, quality control, CAP/other regulatory compliance, employee competency and assist in employee evaluations. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with lab information systems, Microsoft Office, laboratory-testing skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Knowledge and/or experience related to Point of Care compliance management and medical technologist skills preferred. ASCP certification preferred.
Deadline to Apply
09/24/2024
Our University Community
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