MLS/MLT I

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma- Oklahoma City, OK Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Essential Functions of Employment with DLO:
* Show up for work, on time & prepared each and every scheduled work day
* Perform all tasks and processes assigned to you including all tasks and processes you are fully qualified to perform and all tasks and processing that you may be over-qualified to perform
* Maintain a positive and supportive attitude throughout each and every scheduled work day & work as a collaborative team member with your fellow teammates on a daily basis

Main Duties: Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results; performs moderately difficult to complex tasks; performs assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.

Required Knowledge: Good understanding of laboratory procedures. Ability to troubleshoot problems, to identify cause and synthesize alternatives. Good communication skills. Ability to react positively with coworkers. Ability to use independent judgement to solve problems. Good computer skills a plus.

Education Required: BS in Medical Technology; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.

Required Experience: 1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Special Requirements: Should be able to work extra days/shifts as dictated by business need.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets