Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Laboratory Technical Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52543

Working Title

Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY.

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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and walking for long period of time; lifting of object up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays; require on-call based on the needs of department.

Job Summary

The Blood Bank Technical Specialist will be working 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. The position will be served as a education and safety coordinator in the Blood Bank department and, and monitors shift operation.

The position performs testing that includes, 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical Laboratory background, ability to work under pressure, to work independently and to work well with others. Must have writing, organizational and computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
MT/BB or equivalent certification
At least 3 years of Blood Bank experience in a high complexity facility, involving supervisory, safety, quality assurance, and student education preferred

Deadline to Apply
12/15/2025

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