Quality Specialist

POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHCJob Title - POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHCWorking Title - POC Quality & Technical SpecialistDepartment Name - Laboratory ServicesWork Location - Lexington, KYGrade Level - 12Salary Range - $62,400-111,634/yearType of Position - StaffPosition Time Status - Full-TimeRequired Education - BSRequired Related Experience - 3 yrsRequired License/Registration/Certification - NonePhysical Requirements - Moving about within the hospital throughout the day, lifting or items less than 25 lbs.Shift - Variable. Staff training requirements dictate hours although majority day shift.Job Summary - The POC Quality & 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 responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing test performance, quality control, CAP/other regulatory compliance, employee competency and assist in employee evaluations. The 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 number 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 - Experience with lab information systems, Microsoft Office, laboratory-testing skills.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - NoPreferred Education/Experience - Knowledge and/or experience related to Point of Care compliance management and medical technologist skills preferred. ASCP certification preferred.Deadline to Apply - 08/30/2026Our 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.Posting Specific QuestionsDo you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or are eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire? YesNoPlease indicate your paid employment experience with Point of Care testing. NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 yearsAre you familiar with the Joint Commission accreditation standards? YesNoAre you familiar with the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) 1988 Amendment? YesNoPlease describe a difficult situation you handled successfully. (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsResumeCover Letter