"Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC"

Job Details

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE51081

Working Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Core Lab)

Department Name: H6280: Laboratory Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire

Physical Requirements: This position will require the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time as well occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds and push/pull objects over 50 pounds. Sitting at computer workstations for extended periods, along with repetitive motion.

Shift: Three 12-hr shifts per week. Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.

Job Summary: 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 diverse 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 Jeffery.Bush1@uky.edu. 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: Exceptional customer service, excellent technical & troubleshooting skills, detail oriented, and collaboration skills with different positions across the organization. Other skills include Microsoft Office knowledge & proficient writing ability, hospital electronic systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to work independently as well as being team oriented.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: BS – MLS preferred.

Deadline to Apply: 09/03/2025