DLO Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I

Quest Diagnostics • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I for their Oklahoma City, OK location. This full-time position operates on 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The role involves performing routine testing across various laboratory disciplines, assisting with specimen processing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the MLS I will support the supervisor/manager with special projects and assignments, and dayshift technical staff are expected to supervise an instrument or department and monitor inventory.

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.
• Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and pleasant attitude in times of heavy workload and stress.
• Reflect the company’s values in all aspects of performance.
• Must be a team player.
• Keyboard skills are important.
• Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude are required.
• Must be willing to work overtime or other times/shifts if required.
• Good understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, to identify cause and synthesize alternatives.
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to react positively with coworkers.
• Ability to use independent judgement to solve problems.
• Able to manage time, prioritize, and delegate.
• Good computer skills a plus.
• Knowledge in Epic and Media Lab is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Good computer skills a plus.
• Knowledge in Epic and Media Lab is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, molecular, and microbiology.
• Assist with specimen processing as needed.
• Follow employer and hospital policies.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Main responsibility will be duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Additional duties will include assisting supervisor/manager with special projects/assignments.
• Dayshift technical staff is also expected to supervisor an instrument or department and help monitor inventory for their designated area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree