MLS/MLT I

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma- Yukon, OK Monday-Thursday 0600-1430

Essential Functions of Employment with DLO:
• Show up for work, on time & prepared each and every scheduled work day
• Perform all tasks and processes assigned to you including all tasks and processes you are fully qualified to perform and all tasks and processing that you may be over-qualified to perform
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude throughout each and every scheduled work day & work as a collaborative team member with your fellow teammates on a daily basis

Main Duties:Performs routine testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, molecular, and blood bank.  Assist with specimen processing as needed.  Follow employer policies.  Work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner.  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.

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:AS degree in Medical Lab Technology or BS in Medical Laboratory Science.  ASCP MLS/MLT certification or equivalent or be eligible for national MLS/MLT certification.

Special Requirement: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 times/shifts if required.  This full-time position works 8-hour evening shifts – Monday through Friday - with rotating weekends and holidays. Occasionally, covering night shifts as needed.  Show up for work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks and processes, each 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.  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. 

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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets