DLO Night Shift Specimen Prep Tech I

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30pm - 6:30am

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

• Perform duties assigned by supervisor; to include inventory control, stocking supplies, performing activities under the supervision of the technical staff to facilitate workflow.
• Will learn to process specimens to be tested on analyzers and perform basic instrument maintenance to support the department, able to perform bench startup and assist accordingly during production.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of computers with medical background preferred, which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Required Experience:

• Previous laboratory/medical experience preferred not necessary

Special Requirements:

• Should be able to work extra days/shifts as dictated by business need

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safetyhabits
• Able to sit or stand for longperiods
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a productionenvironment

Skills:

• Communicates effectively with all levels ofstaff
• Maintains composure while working underpressure
• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take when resolvingproblems
• Adheres to Quest Diagnostics/DLO core values, safety and compliance policies andprocedures
• Keeps work area neat andclean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt tochange

Education

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  High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)