POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

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

Qualifications

• BS required.
• 3 years related experience.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical management of a subspecialty within a laboratory section.
• Troubleshooting, managing test performance, quality control.
• CAP/other regulatory compliance, employee competency and assist in employee evaluations.

Skills

Lab information systems

Microsoft Office

Laboratory-testing skills

Education

BS

Job description

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

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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

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