DLO Group Lead MLS

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO)

Location: Edmond, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 0700-1530

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 chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and serology. Assist with specimen processing as needed. Follow employer policies, work with fellow employees in a professional, productive manner, and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

• 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 demonstrate proficiency in all principal duties of a Medical Technologist I and II. In the absence of the Supervisor, performs necessary supervisory functions. Assist in supervising assigned Medical Technologist, Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Train departmental employees on techniques, procedures, and company policy.
• Works with supervisor to head up the validation of new procedures.
• Reviews QA and QC records when applicable. Ability to have input into the hiring process.
• Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Expedites the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
• Review unit activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action considering the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
• Assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups. Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

Required Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, including QA/QC is required for this position. A successful candidate will possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to using multiple computer systems. The candidate should be able to take instruction from a variety of sources without adversity.

Required Experience:

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  AS degree in Medical Lab Technology or BS in Medical Technology.

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  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.
• Reflect the company's values in all aspects of performance.
• Teamwork with fellow employees is a must.
• Keyboard skills are important.
• Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude are required.
• Must be willing to work overtime or other shifts if required.
• This full-time position works 12 hour evening shifts with rotating 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.