DLO Part Time MLT I

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Edmond, OK

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 0600-1800

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

• Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor
• Sets up and monitors automated test procedures.
• Performs manual procedures requiring judgment. Uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist with specimen processing as needed.
• Follow employer policies.
• Work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner.
• Main responsibility will be duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Additional duties will include assisting supervisor/manager with special projects/assignments.

Required Knowledge:

• Good understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, to identify cause and synthesize alternatives.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to react positively with coworkers.
• Ability to use independent judgement to solve problems.
• Good computer skills a plus.

Required Experience:

BS in Medical Laboratory Science; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory science

Special Requirements:

• 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.
• Teamwork with fellow employees is a must.
• Keyboard skills are important.
• Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude are required.
• Must be willing to work overtime or other shifts if required.
• This full-time position works 12 hour evening shifts with rotating 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.