Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for Lab Outreach in an ambulatory setting. Registration and scheduling of patients will be performed using all appropriate systems, and insurance eligibility will be checked.

This role will also manage the release of electronic orders and may perform specimen collection and processing. The position may perform waived and moderately complex testing.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience is required.
• Phlebotomy proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registration and scheduling of patients using appropriate systems.
• Check insurance coverage and eligibility.
• Release of electronic orders and handling of specimens.
• May perform waived and moderately complex testing.
• Phlebotomy of all age groups preferred.

Skills

Phlebotomy

General computing

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

AS

Associate’s 2-year degree

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number RE53747

Working Title Medical Lab Technician - Lab Outreach

Department Name H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range $20.52-30.09/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education AS

Required Related Experience No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50 pounds. Regular exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens.

Employees may be required to travel to other locations across the Lexington area.

Shift Monday – Friday, day shift with some early morning and early evening hours. Possibility of on‑call and overtime.

Job Summary UK Healthcare is seeking an individual with excellent customer service skills to work in an ambulatory lab setting, either in a Physician’s office lab and/or collection site.

The Medical Lab Technician duties will include registration and scheduling of patients utilizing all appropriate systems and checking insurance coverage and eligibility. This position will also manage the release of electronic orders and handle some specimen collection and processing. This position may perform waived and moderately complex testing.

Proficiency in phlebotomy of all age groups is preferred.

The candidate must be a team player, patient centered and be a critical thinker.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Phlebotomy, general computing, customer service, and critical thinking.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Associate’s 2‑year degree or equivalent college credits preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/24/2026

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.