What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I (Night Shift) position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma- Oklahoma City, OK Sunday-Wednesday 21:00-07:00AM variable hours, rotating weekend and holidays
Main Duties: Performs routine testing in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation and microbiology. Assist with specimen processing as needed. Follow employer policies. Work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner. Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Main responsibility will be duties in the clinical laboratory. Additional duties will include assisting supervisor/manager with special projects/assignments.
Responsibilities
Required Knowledge: Good understanding of laboratory procedures. Ability to troubleshoot problems, to identify cause and synthesize alternatives. Good communication skills. Ability to react positively with coworkers. Ability to use independent judgement to solve problems. Good computer skills a plus.
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.
Qualifications
Special Requirements: Must have the ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times. Must be available for scheduled vacation and emergency coverage as needed. Must be available to rotate weekend shifts.
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.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.