Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Full Time)

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters Laboratory Services is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform testing in a fast-paced hospital/academic medical center environment in Ashland, KY. You will ensure accuracy, quality, and timely reporting across core specialties including blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's in medical laboratory science with ASCP certification and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in laboratory science is preferred.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competency in core laboratory areas and follows established policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and processes specimens to meet turnaround time requirements.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance with proper documentation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs laboratory instruments to minimize downtime.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to specimen procurement, handling, transport, and processing protocols.
• Reviews and documents results, identifies errors, and escalates issues as needed.
• Communicates clearly with staff and patient care providers regarding procedures, workflow, and critical values.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional and safety standards.
• Completes competency assessments, continuing education, and reviews procedure updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

Master’s degree in laboratory science (preferred)

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced hospital and academic medical center environment. Ensures accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of results across core laboratory specialties, including blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank procedures. Utilizes advanced instrumentation and technology to support patient care for trauma, transplant, pediatric, and oncology services. Maintains compliance with accreditation and certification requirements while supporting quality initiatives. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable diagnostic data for optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Maintains competency in core laboratory areas and follows established policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and processes specimens to meet turnaround time requirements.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance with proper documentation.
• Troubleshoots and repairs laboratory instruments to minimize downtime.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to specimen procurement, handling, transport, and processing protocols.
• Reviews and documents results, identifies errors, and escalates issues as needed.
• Communicates clearly with staff and patient care providers regarding procedures, workflow, and critical values.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional and safety standards.
• Completes competency assessments, continuing education, and reviews procedure updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field

Master’s degree in laboratory science is preferred

Experience Requirement

2-3 years of experience in clinical laboratory, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certified

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of repetitive motions (such as pipetting or typing); and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; occasional job-related travel; occasional exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, and radiation; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts or punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to burns and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: Laboratory Services

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.