Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC

Job Title
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48152


Working Title
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Blood Bank)


Department Name
H3200: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



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


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

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion. Walking for long period of time; lifting of object up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Various shifts based on needs of department; rotating weekends, holidays and on-calls.



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 Blood Bank, and testing will include, but is not limited to, type and screen, cross-matching, antibody workup, elution, absorption, antibody tittering, neonatal workup, and component preparation.

This CAP and AABB-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.

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.

New Starting Pay Rate: The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $27.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical Laboratory background, ability to work under pressure, to work independently and to work well with others; must have organizational and computer skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent. MT/MLS or equivalent certification. Previous Blood Bank experience.



Deadline to Apply
01/02/2025


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