Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified at the University of Kentucky's Core Lab performs clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced academic medical center, supporting the Level I trauma center and related facilities. The role covers testing areas such as blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis across multiple testing sites within the organization.

The CAP-Accredited Laboratory highlights advanced instrumentation and a commitment to timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Testing areas include blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis.
• CAP accreditation expected in a high-volume academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing with emphasis on accuracy and timely result reporting.
• Support multiple testing sites within the Core Lab: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite.

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified will be responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing 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.

This position will be instrumental in maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting. This position will be located in the Core Lab, and testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis. The Core Lab has multiple testing sites within the organization: Chandler, Good Samaritan, ED Satellite and Markey Satellite.

The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. In addition, this department provides services to all aspects of the University of Kentucky’s Level I trauma center and throughout the healthcare enterprise, including KY Children’s Hospital, and Markey Cancer Center.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted with the minimum hourly rate set at $27.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

The Laboratory Services department has a variety of specialties and areas. For more information about any of our job openings, contact Jeff Bush, Enterprise Director at [e-mail].