DLO Night Shift Microbiology MLS/MLT I

Quest Diagnostics•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) Location: Oklahoma City, OK Hours: Night Shift (4-10 hour shifts) rotating weekends and holidays Essential Functions: 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 Responsibilities Perform tests in microbiology and assist with specimen processing as needed. Follow employer policies, work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner, and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Required Knowledge: General laboratory knowledge, including the ability to use computers. Must have knowledge of QA and QC. Previous experience in Microbiology or Molecular Biology preferred. Qualifications 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 Special Requirements: 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. Must work overtime or other shifts if required. Able to work 10 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. 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.

Requirements

General laboratory knowledge, including the ability to use computers.
Must have knowledge of QA and QC.
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.
Teamwork with fellow employees is a must.
Keyboard skills are important.
Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude.
Must work overtime or other shifts if required.
Able to work 10 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.
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.