DLO Night Shift Microbiology MLS/MLT I

**$5000 Sign On Bonus Available**

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30pm-7:00am; 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

• Perform tests in microbiology and assist with specimen processing as needed.
• Follow employer policies.
• Working with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner.
• Performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

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.  ASCP MT/MLT certification or equivalent or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification.

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)