DLO Evening Shift Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I

Socket.dev; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our evening shift team. The role involves performing routine testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology, with emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.

Candidates should have AS or BS in Medical Laboratory Technology and MT/MLT certification or eligibility. Epic and MediaLab experience are a plus; overtime or rotating weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and identify causes.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Positive attitude with coworkers.
• Independent judgement to solve problems.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge in Epic and MediaLab is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, molecular and microbiology.
• Assists with specimen processing as needed.
• Follows employer and hospital policies.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Main duties in the clinical laboratory.
• Assists supervisor/manager with special projects.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Independent judgment

Time management

Computer skills

Epic/MediaLab knowledge

Education

AS/BS in Medical Laboratory Technology

MT/MLT certification or eligible

Tools

Epic

MediaLab

Job description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: 2:00PM-10:30PM

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

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.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• 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 MediaLab is a plus.

Required Experience:

• 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.
• 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.
• This full-time position works 8 hour evening shifts- Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Occassionally, covering night shift 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.

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.

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