Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing 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. This position will be instrumental in maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting.

This position will be located in the Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this diverse department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky's Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children's Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center
• Testing includes blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis
• Maintain quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting
• Work across multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite

Qualifications

• Required Education: BS (see equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies)
• No experience required
• Required License/Registration/Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire

Skills

• Exceptional customer service
• Excellent technical & troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Collaboration skills with different positions across the organization
• Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability
• Hospital electronic systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently as well as being team oriented

Preferred Education/Experience

BS-MLS degree preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $27.00-45.70/hour. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted with the minimum hourly rate set at $27.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

Schedule

Three 12-hr shifts per week. Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.

Physical Requirements

This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.