POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48607


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



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


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.

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 number 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

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
12/29/2024


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