University of Kentucky Medical Laboratory Science Program

Congratulations Class of 2019! Best of Luck as you make your mark into the laboratory profession!!

Semester One down...Lab Clean up day:)

Students are learning how to perform WBC differentials on CLL, AML, and myeloma patients today.

MLS students studying and learning about electrophoresis today in laboratory.

MLS opening at Norton Children's Hosptial:

Responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and correlating clinical laboratory tests to assist physician diagnosis and treatment. Performs testing according to policies and procedures. Provides clinical laboratory testing expertise to include problem solving.
Responsible for working independently and as a member of a larger team in Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Works closely with the team to maximize outcomes of transplant patients. Participate in quality analysis, cell processing, and donor work-ups. Maintain and adhere to policies and procedures. Monitor and validate equipment.

This is a very unique and rewarding way to utilize our degree. If anyone is interested and would like some more information, or has any questions, they can email me at [email protected]. This is a day shift position with amazing flexible hours, the pay is $25/hr. Being on-call is required approximately every third week for $4/hr.

MLS students are in deep thought in the microbiology lab. This lab is learning about gram positive organisms.

VA Medical Center vacancies:
The Lexington VA now has the following vacancies
• one full time MT position for a night shift generalist
• one part time day shift MT position in Blood Bank

The VA offers recruitment incentives, possible tuition reimbursement, and great benefits. If you have questions, please contact Vicki Richardson at (859) 381-5936 or [email protected]

Welcome MLS Class of 2020!!

Job opportunity....Laboratory Operations Manager/UKHC-RE19656-51021767
http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/243261

MLS student learning the technique of loading and unloading Vitros reagents during her chemistry clinical rotation.

UK Medical laboratory science students are actively engaged in clinical rotations. These two are working on abnormal diffs.