Dlo Mls/Mlt I

Quest Diagnostics•Enid, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician I to join their team in Enid, OK. This position involves performing a variety of laboratory tasks, including specimen handling, processing, and analysis, while adhering to strict quality control and safety guidelines. The role requires a strong understanding of laboratory procedures, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

AS degree in Medical Lab Technology or BS in Medical Technology.
ASCP MT/MLT certification or equivalent or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification
Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
Ability to maintain a professional, courteous and pleasant attitude in times of heavy workload and stress.
Teamwork with fellow employees is a must.
Keyboard skills are important.
Able to work any day including weekends and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.
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.

Nice To Haves

1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and prepared for each scheduled shift
Perform all assigned duties and processes, including tasks for which you are fully qualified and those within your demonstrated capabilities
Maintain a positive, professional, and supportive attitude throughout the workday
Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.