DLO Night Shift Specimen Prep Tech I

Quest Diagnostics • Oklahoma City, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) is hiring a Specimen Prep Tech I in Oklahoma City, OK. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with rotating weekends. The technician receives specimens into the laboratory using hospital and other laboratory information systems and assists professional staff with routine technical tasks, including specimen processing and send-outs. Additional duties include filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, stocking supplies, answering telephone calls, entering orders, and storing specimens.

The technician is expected to arrive on time and prepared for every scheduled shift, complete assigned duties within their capabilities, follow employer policies, and maintain a professional, courteous, positive, and supportive attitude. The position requires teamwork and the ability to remain effective during heavy workloads and stressful situations. The employee must be able to work any day, including weekends and holidays, flex hours, and work overtime for other shifts as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good computer skills and keyboard skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and pleasant attitude during heavy workloads and stressful situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work any day, including weekends and holidays, and to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with readiness to perform assigned duties throughout each scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience working night shifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and prepared for each scheduled shift, and remain on duty performing assigned responsibilities throughout the scheduled workday.
• Perform assigned duties and processes, including work the employee is qualified to perform and work within their demonstrated capabilities.
• Follow all employer policies.
• Maintain a positive, professional, courteous, and supportive attitude, including during heavy workloads and stressful situations.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment.
• Receive specimens into the laboratory using hospital LIS and other LIS systems, including QLS, Quanum, IDAA, and Beaker.
• Assist professional staff with routine technical tasks, including specimen processing and send-outs.
• Perform filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, supply stocking, telephone answering, order entry, and specimen storage.
• Work any day, including weekends and holidays, flex hours, and work overtime for other shifts as needed.

What This Job Offers

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