Job Title
Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE48274
Working Title
Technical Specialist, Informatics/UKHC
Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location
On Campus
Grade Level
12
Salary Range
$30.00-53.67/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion and lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift
Day shift with rotating weekends & holidays. May be asked to cover other shifts based on the needs of the department.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technical Specialist will be responsible for the technical management of a subspecialty within a laboratory section 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.
Primary responsibility for the oversight of all middleware and software in multiple lab locations of a fast-paced hospital setting while maintaining a quality of service based on accuracy and timely result reporting. This includes working with the Hospital Informatics team to build, test and implement changes within established timelines. This position will also work with other IT resources to facilitate IT operational needs of the department. In addition, this position is responsible for facilities management and supply chain. This position is within the Enterprise Core Lab, which is CAP accredited. The CAP-Accredited Laboratory at the University of Kentucky showcases the use of state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology. Testing will include, but is not limited to, blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology and urinalysis.
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IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered.)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, and attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS MLS preferred. Core Lab Experience preferred. IT Experience preferred
Deadline to Apply
12/02/2024
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