Job Title

Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE37062

Working Title

Med Lab Tech - Core Lab

Department Name

H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

08

Salary Range

$19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

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http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Regularly standing or walking with objects up to 50 lbs., repetitive motion and utilizing a computer for long periods of time. Ability to traverse campus to work at multiple locations.

Shift

This position is located in a department that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The position will have a primary shift to be determined by the department. However, the candidate must be available to work rotating weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed by the department.

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician/UKHC will be responsible for assisting in the pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of the Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including solid organ and bone marrow transplant, KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.

This position is in the Central Processing/Receiving department within the Clinical Laboratory and the Processing/ Receiving Department with the Emergency Department Laboratory. The MLT will provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens while adhering to HIPAA requirements. The MLT will also provide support to all other clinical laboratories within the Enterprise, as well as customer service for all internal and external customers. This is a team-oriented environment and a successful candidate will be able to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task.

This 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.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

At least 60 hours of college credit completed and previous healthcare experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

11/27/2022

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.