DLO Night Shift Microbiology MLS/MLT I

About the job

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: 8:30pm-7am; variable hours (4-10 hour shifts) 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

• Perform tests in microbiology and assist with specimen processing as needed.

• Follow employer policies, work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner, and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• General laboratory knowledge, including the ability to use computers.  Must have knowledge of QA and QC.  Previous experience in Microbiology or Molecular Biology preferred.

Required Experience:

• AS degree in Medical Lab Technology or BS in Medical Technology.

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.

• Must work overtime or other shifts if required.

• Able to work 10 hour shifts, rotating weekends and 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)