Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, Kentucky seeks a Laboratory Technologist Specialist to manage the Routine Microbiology subspecialty in the Microbiology Laboratory of a fast-paced academic medical center. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, test performance management, quality control, CAP/regulatory compliance, and resource scheduling to support patient care across the enterprise.

You'll contribute to employee competency assessments and participate in evaluations within a CAP-accredited lab

Job description

The Laboratory Technologist Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of the Routine Microbiology subspecialty within the Microbiology 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, supply chain management, resource scheduling, assist with employee competency assessment, 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.