DLO Specimen Prep Technician I

Quest Diagnostics; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring for staff at the Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The role supports specimen intake, LIS-based processing, and routine technical tasks in a collaborative team environment.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays; candidates should have a high school diploma and basic computer and customer service skills, with preference for lab experience.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment.
• Receives specimens into the laboratory using hospital LIS and other LIS systems.
• Assists professional staff in routine technical tasks such as specimen processing and send outs.
• Other duties include filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, stocking supplies, answering calls, entering orders, storing specimens.

Skills

Good computer skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Hospital LIS

QLS

Quanum

IDAA

Beaker

Job description

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays

• 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

Job Description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays

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

• Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment
• Receives specimens into the laboratory using hospital LIS and other LIS systems (QLS, Quanum, IDAA, Beaker).
• Assists professional staff in routine technical tasks such as specimen processing and send outs.
• Other duties include filing, temperature checks, centrifuge maintenance, stocking supplies, answering telephone calls, entering orders, storing specimens, etc.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• Good computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Required Experience

• High School/GED
• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not necessary.

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.
• Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to work any day including weekend and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.
• Show up for work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks and processes, each and every 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.

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.