POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Laboratory Services is seeking a POC Quality & Technical Specialist to oversee a subspecialty within a fast-paced academic medical center. You will troubleshoot, monitor test performance, and uphold quality control while supporting CAP and other regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes employee competency, participation in evaluations, and maintaining state-of-the-art instrumentation used across the Level I trauma center and affiliated KU Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab information systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong laboratory-testing skills and attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical issues and manage test performance.
• Oversee quality control and CAP/regulatory compliance.
• Support employee competency and assist in evaluations.

Skills

Lab information systems

Microsoft Office

Laboratory testing

Education

BS

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE55530
• Working Title: POC Quality & Technical Specialist
• Department Name: H3200:Laboratory Services
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 12
• Salary Range: $62,400-111,634/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: BS
• Required Related Experience: 3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: Moving about within the hospital throughout the day, lifting or items less than 25 lbs.
• Shift: Variable. Staff training requirements dictate hours although majority day shift.
• Job Summary: The POC Quality & Technical Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of a subspecialty within a laboratory section 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. Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing test performance, quality control, CAP/other regulatory compliance, employee competency and assist in employee evaluations. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Experience with lab information systems, Microsoft Office, laboratory-testing skills.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
• Preferred Education/Experience: Knowledge and/or experience related to Point of Care compliance management and medical technologist skills preferred. ASCP certification preferred.
• Deadline to Apply: 08/30/2026

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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