DLO Night Shift Specimen Prep Tech I

Job description

Job Description

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location

Oklahoma City, OK Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30pm - 5:30am 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 Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Report to work on time and prepared for each scheduled shift
• Work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to a respectful, productive work environment The specimen preparation technician (SPT I) is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing department.

A data entry background is preferred, but not required. Functions performed may include but are not limited to: Processing orders into local information system (LIS) Presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory Centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. The job is complex and requires that the employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by the client.

The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. The majority of SPT I work is on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs, overtime is occasionally required.

The department is a production environment with an emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing. Ability to type 40-45 WPM is expected within this role. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.

Required Experience

No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.

Special Requirements

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

Physical and Mental Requirements

Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits Able to sit or stand for long periods Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment 69872 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.