Laboratory Technician III

Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

About the Position:

This position supervises other laboratory technicians, performs clinical and/or analytic laboratory testing, and other duties as assigned.

The functions may include the following:

• Perform laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures on human, animal or environmental specimens/samples for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease and/or surveillance and/or epidemiologic purposes
• Record information in the laboratory database relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Report test results using laboratory database.
• Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results.
• Conduct statistical analyses and evaluate test results relative to specimen/sample information and established reference materials.
• Assess potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiate appropriate action, as may be required.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Perform maintenance and function checks on electronic and mechanical equipment and other operations necessary for proper test performance and accurate and reliable laboratory test results and reporting.
• Evaluate and document performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance.
• Access training needs of laboratory personnel and participate in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures.

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time
• $41,500/year - $19.951923/hour
• Typical schedule Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
• Non-exempt
• Posted 5/13/2024-5/17/2024

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of required experience

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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