DLO Specimen Prep Technician I

Quest Diagnostics • Oklahoma City, OK

4d • $14 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) is seeking a Specimen Prep Technician I to join their team in Oklahoma City, OK. This role involves performing various laboratory tasks, including specimen processing, data entry, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills, customer service skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. While previous laboratory experience is preferred, it is not required. The position requires a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Good computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• High School/GED
• 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.
• Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to work any day including weekend and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.
• Show up for work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks and processes, each and every scheduled workday and to remain performing those duties throughout the entire assigned work schedule for that day.
• Perform all tasks and processes assigned by your immediate supervisor including all tasks and processes you are fully qualified to perform and all tasks and processes assigned that you may be over-qualified to perform.
• Perform the previous two job duties/functions as a collaborative member of your work team and with a personal disposition that is positive and supportive of your fellow team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment
• Receives specimens into the laboratory using hospital LIS and other LIS systems (QLS, Quanum, IDAA, Beaker).
• Assists professional staff in routine technical tasks such as specimen processing and send outs.
• Other duties include filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, stocking supplies, answering telephone calls, entering orders, storing specimens, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED