Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Scientist/Certified/UKHC
Requisition Number RE44905
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 Part-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 bloodborne/airborne pathogens.
Shift
Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. May include call based on needs of department.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Scientist will be primarily responsible for the processing and workup of blood cultures and other cultures on various shifts. 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 is also responsible as needed 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 cultures. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology.
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, Microbiology or Biology with previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory preferred.
Deadline to Apply 04/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
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