Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to support the Central Processing/Receiving and Emergency Department Laboratory. You will assist with pre-analytical processing, specimen receipt, and throughput while ensuring HIPAA compliance across the enterprise.

This role supports multiple labs and emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and multitasking in a fast-paced academic medical center. The position requires an AS or equivalent, with preferred associates degrees.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy, general computing, customer service, and critical thinking.

Skills

Phlebotomy

General computing

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Medical Lab Technician/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE56504
• Working Title Med Lab Tech - LCRA
• 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
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• 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 work rotating weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed by the department.
• Deadline to Apply 11/22/2026

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician/ UKHC will be responsible for assisting in the pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of the 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 is in the Central Processing/Receiving department within the Clinical Laboratory and the Processing/ Receiving Department with the Emergency Department Laboratory. The MLT will provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens while adhering to HIPAA requirements. The MLT will also provide support to all other clinical laboratories within the Enterprise, as well as customer service for all internal and external customers. This is a team-oriented environment and a successful candidate will be able to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task.

This CAP Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Phlebotomy, general computing, customer service, and critical thinking.

Supervisor Responsibility

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate’s 2-year degree or equivalent college credits preferred.

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.