DLO Specimen Prep Technician I

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

• 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. 

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.