Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 26 174 - 41 451; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A university healthcare provider in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time Medical Lab Technician. The role involves assisting in laboratory operations and maintaining patient specimen processing in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and strong multitasking and computer skills. No prior experience is required, and preferences are given to those with previous healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsabilités

• Assist in pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center.
• Provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task in a team-oriented environment.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Computer skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Formation

Associate's Degree (AS)

At least 60 hours of college credit

Description du poste

Overview

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE51584

Working Title: Med Lab Tech – LCRA

Department Name: H3200: Laboratory Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 08

Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/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: Regularly standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs., repetitive motion and utilizing a computer for long periods of time. Ability to traverse campus to work at multiple locations.

Shift: This position is located in a department that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The position will have a primary shift to be determined by the department. However, the candidate must be available to possibly work rotating weekends and other shifts as needed by the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center.
• Provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens while adhering to HIPAA requirements.
• Provide support to all other clinical laboratories within the Enterprise and offer customer service for internal and external customers.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task in a team-oriented environment.
• Support the Central Processing/Receiving department and the Emergency Department Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Required Education: AS
• Required Related Experience: No experience required
• Licenses/Certifications: None
• Preferred Education/Experience: At least 60 hours of college credit completed, and previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Deadline to Apply

09/17/2025

About Our University Community

We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to a healthy place to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. Equal opportunity does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status. Pre-employment screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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