POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC
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Posting Details
| Job Title | POC Quality & Technical Specialist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE48607 |
| Working Title | POC Quality & Technical Specialist |
| Department Name | H3200:Laboratory Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 12 |
| Salary Range | $62,400-111,634/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical 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? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Knowledge and/or experience related to Point of Care compliance management and medical technologist skills preferred. ASCP certification preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 12/29/2024 |
| 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 Questions
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Do you hold a current certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or are eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate your paid employment experience with Point of Care testing.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Are you familiar with the Joint Commission accreditation standards?
- Yes
- No
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Are you familiar with the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) 1988 Ammendment?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe a difficult situation you handled successfully.
(Open Ended Question)
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Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter