Medical Lab Technician/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Medical Lab Technician/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE55422


Working Title
Med Lab Tech - Kentucky Clinic Lab


Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$20.52-30.09/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AS

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Required Related Experience


No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification


None

Physical Requirements


Regularly standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs., repetitive motion and utilizing a computer for long periods of time. Ability to traverse campus to work at multiple locations.

Shift


Monday - Friday, day shift with some early morning and early evening hours.

Job Summary


The Medical Lab Technician/UKHC will be responsible for assisting in the pre-analytical support for a fast-paced academic medical center. The Laboratory provides services to all aspects of the 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 in the Central Processing/Receiving department within the Clinical Laboratory and the Processing/ Receiving Department with the Emergency Department Laboratory. The MLT will provide general laboratory receipt, processing, and throughput of patient specimens while adhering to HIPAA requirements. The MLT will also provide support to all other clinical laboratories within the Enterprise, as well as customer service for all internal and external customers. This is a team-oriented environment and a successful candidate will be able to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and multi-task.

This CAP 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


Multitasking, computer skills, customer service, troubleshooting, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience


At least 60 hours of college credit completed, and previous healthcare experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/21/2026


Our University Community


We 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.