Job Description
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.
Qualifications
BS
No experience required.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent. MT/MLS or equivalent certification. Previous Blood Bank experience
Clinical Laboratory background, ability to work under pressure, to work independently and to work well with others; must have organizational and computer skills.
Schedule
Various shifts based on needs of department; rotating weekends, holidays and on-calls
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