TESTING LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II-NIGHTS

START YOUR CAREER WHILE SAVING LIVESLocation: Oklahoma City, OKPay: Competitive pay based on education and/or experienceBenefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid-time off, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, uniform allowance, etc.Days: Monday through Friday; rotating weekendsHours: 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.Position:Shall perform tests which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the Testing Laboratory Director/Supervisor or Lead, in only those specialties or subspecialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience. Resolve problems as needed to ensure a safe blood supply and a reasonable testing turn around time. A Laboratory Technician II position is responsible for sample processing, test performance, equipment maintenance, and for reporting test results In at least two departments.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution or MLT from an accredited institutionMedical Laboratory Technician certification is preferredWritten and verbal communication skills are requiredPrimary Responsibilities:Follow Testing Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures for sample handling and processing, testing, reporting and maintaining records of test results.Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, equipment and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Can identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems and immediately notify the testing laboratory management or Medical Director.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.Perform all necessary maintenance on testing equipment and document on applicable maintenance forms.Troubleshoot issues with equipment, reagents, and controls.Communicate all accessioning, sample processing, testing, equipment, and reagent issues to Supervisor/Lead Technician.Available for taking on-call for STAT testing and testing due to blood inventory issues.Be available to work hours according to draw/clients and rotate weekends/holidays.Discard samples as requiredInspect reagents and supplies that are received in the testing laboratoryLabel reagents and supplies with date received and statusStore reagents and supplies in the appropriate locationCross-train and perform testing/maintenance in two departmentsWork in cross-trained department a minimum of seven days every three months; seven days do not have to be consecutive and include a weekend shift and on-call rotationPerform additional duties as needed

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