Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will assist in pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center. The laboratory serves the Level I trauma center and enterprise-wide services, including transplant programs and children’s hospital.

As part of the Central Processing/Receiving and Emergency Department Laboratory teams, the MLT handles specimen receipt, processing, and throughput while adhering to HIPAA and delivering quality service to internal and

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy, general computing, customer service, and critical thinking.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience accessioning/processing laboratory specimens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center.
• Provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens.
• Support other clinical laboratories within the enterprise and provide customer service for internal and external customers.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

General computing

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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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

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

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.

IMPORTANT :Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/26/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of paid work experience do you have in phlebotomy?
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your educational training.
  • Associates degree
  • MLT/MT
  • Phlebotomist plus some college classes
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your experience accessioning/processing laboratory specimens.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please indicate the response that best describes your paid employment experience in a medical related field.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please indicate your paid employment experience performing lab testing.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years