Laboratory Technician III

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Technician III

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$19.95

Job Description

Laboratory Technician III

Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

About the Position:

This position supervises other laboratory technicians, performs clinical and/or analytic laboratory testing, and other duties as assigned.  

The functions may include the following:

• Perform laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures on human, animal or environmental specimens/samples for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease and/or surveillance and/or epidemiologic purposes
• Record information in the laboratory database relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Report test results using laboratory database.
• Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing ordered and the interpretation of test results.
• Conduct statistical analyses and evaluate test results relative to specimen/sample information and established reference materials.
• Assess potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiate appropriate action, as may be required.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance.
• Perform maintenance and function checks on electronic and mechanical equipment and other operations necessary for proper test performance and accurate and reliable laboratory test results and reporting.
• Evaluate and document performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance.
• Access training needs of laboratory personnel and participate in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures.

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time
• $41,500/year - $19.951923/hour
• Typical schedule Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
• Non-exempt
• Posted 6/13/2024 until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of required experience

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holida