DLO MLS/MLT I

Quest Diagnostics; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Enid, OK. The role demands adherence to laboratory procedures for specimen handling and testing. Candidates must possess an AS degree in Medical Lab Technology or a BS in Medical Technology, along with ASCP certification or eligibility.

The position requires effective teamwork, professionalism, and the capability to handle various duties under pressure. If you have experience in high complexity testing, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• ASCP MT/MLT certification or equivalent or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification.
• 1-year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and prepared for each shift.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling.

Skills

Teamwork

Keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Education

AS degree in Medical Lab Technology

BS in Medical Technology

Job description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Enid, OK

Hours: Friday-Sunday 0500-1730

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

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• 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

Required Experience:

• 1-year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

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.
• Able to work any day including weekends and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1 to 10 pounds frequently; 11 to 25 pounds occasionally; 36 to 50 pounds seldom; over 50 pounds not to be lifted 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 requiring significant manual dexterity.

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