Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleMedical Lab Technician/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49803Working TitleMedical Lab Technician - MicroDepartment NameH3200:Laboratory ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level08Salary Range$19.00-30.09/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsRegular use of computer workstation and repetitive motion. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds. Intermittent exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens, cuts/punctures, and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.
ShiftThis position is 40 hours per week Monday through Friday with rotating weekend. This position will also fill in other shifts as needed.
Job SummaryThe Medical Lab Technician will serve as the recipient for all patient specimens. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely accessioning of all requests, including STAT tests.

Duties will include recognize orders requiring special consideration and intervention. Anticipate problems and take appropriate action. Prioritize specimens and routes to appropriate lab to ensure turn-around-times are within established time frames.

An ideal candidate will also have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to provide a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers. This position will also require the candidate to have problem solving skills and be detail oriented.

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 / AbilitiesExcellent keyboarding, written, verbal, interpersonal, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceAssociate's degree, plus MLT with clinical microbiology laboratory experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply04/07/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions
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* Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid employment experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory. NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 2 yearsMore than 2 years, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years * Have you completed college coursework in microbiology? YesNo * Please explain your work-related experience with multitasking and dealing with multiple interruptions.
(Open Ended Question)

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