Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

About the role

The Laboratory Scientist will be primarily responsible for the processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures on various shifts. 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.

Responsibilities

• Processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures
• Specimen processing and specimen triage
• Order processing and rapid/stat testing
• Gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures
• Performing multiplex and routine molecular assays
• Media quality control and monitoring/stock supplies
• Reporting routine cultures

Requirements

• BS in Medical Laboratory Science
• ASCP Certification

Qualifications

Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and regular exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
• Good keyboarding skills
• Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$26.00-45.70/hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.