Laboratory Scientist|Certified|UKHC

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Qualifications
Grade Level 11
No experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification
IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application
All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume
This position requires excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, problem solving skills and good keyboarding skills
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science with ASCP Certification
These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen
Benefits
Salary Range $26.00-45.70/hour
Responsibilities
Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion
Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds
Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and regular exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends
The Laboratory Scientist Certified will be primarily responsible for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine and specialty cultures
Job description
Posting Details

Job Title Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

Requisition Number RE46+60

Working Title Laboratory Scientist/Cert - Clinical Micro Lab

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

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

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification

Physical Requirements

Regular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and burns and regular exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens.

Shift

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends

Job Summary

The Laboratory Scientist Certified will be primarily responsible for specimen processing, specimen triage, order processing, rapid and stat testing, gram staining and reporting positive blood cultures, performing multiplex and routine molecular assay, media QC and monitor/stock supplies, and reporting routine and specialty cultures.

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.

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 # 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

This position requires excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, problem solving skills and good keyboarding skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science with ASCP Certification.

Deadline to Apply 10/03/2024

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