DLO Part Time MLS/MLT I
Quest Diagnostics · Ponca City, OK · 3 wk ago
OTHRPart-time
About the role
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) – Ponca City, OK. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 16 hours, varied day and evening hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
- Review and release test results.
- Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Qualifications
- Required Knowledge/Education: 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.
- Required Experience: 1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
- Special Requirements/Qualifications: 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. Able to work any day including weekends and holidays; able to flex hours and work overtime for other shifts as needed.