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King's Daughters
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$62,455 / year median in Kentucky
+24% projected growth
Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility
- we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced hospital and academic medical center environment. Ensures accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of results across core laboratory specialties, including blood gas, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank procedures. Utilizes advanced instrumentation and technology to support patient care for trauma, transplant, pediatric, and oncology services. Maintains compliance with accreditation and certification requirements while supporting quality initiatives. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable diagnostic data for optimal patient outcomes. Essential Functions- Maintains competency in core laboratory areas and follows established policies and procedures.
- Prioritizes and processes specimens to meet turnaround time requirements.
- Performs quality control, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance with proper documentation.
- Troubleshoots and repairs laboratory instruments to minimize downtime.
- Monitors and ensures adherence to specimen procurement, handling, transport, and processing protocols.
- Reviews and documents results, identifies errors, and escalates issues as needed.
- Communicates clearly with staff and patient care providers regarding procedures, workflow, and critical values.
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional and safety standards.
- Completes competency assessments, continuing education, and reviews procedure updates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) F.
Working in confined spaces:
1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) K.
Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L.Loud noises:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.Temperature extremes:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) O.
Radiation:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) P.Burns:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q.Cuts/Punctures:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) R.
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) S.