Evening Medical Laboratory Technician I: Impactful Diagnostics

UK King's Daughters; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform medical laboratory tests and analyses to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and calibrate lab equipment, conduct quality control, and collaborate with care teams to deliver accurate results. The role includes orientation of new staff, ongoing professional development, and adherence to CLIA and ASCP/AMT certification standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare or clinical setting.
• ASCP or AMT certification required.
• CLIA regulations compliance knowledge advisable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids to determine normal and abnormal components.
• Analyze and verify test results before releasing findings.
• Perform quality control studies and routine preventative maintenance according to protocols.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment to support patient care.
• Collaborate with care teams to deliver timely and precise diagnostic information.
• Assist in orientation and training of new laboratory employees.
• Report equipment or computer malfunctions to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory analysis

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform medical laboratory tests and analyses to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and calibrate lab equipment, conduct quality control, and collaborate with care teams to deliver accurate results. The role includes orientation of new staff, ongoing professional development, and adherence to CLIA and ASCP/AMT certification standards.