Job TitleMedical Laboratory Scientist/Cert/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49133Working TitleMedical Laboratory Scientist - Certified (Blood Bank)Department NameH3200:Laboratory ServicesWork LocationLexington. KYGrade Level11Salary Range$26.00-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 titering, 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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
- MT/MLS or equivalent certification.
- Previous Blood Bank experience.
Deadline to Apply05/06/2025Our University Community
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