Job Posting TitleLaboratory Technician I
Agency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization340 Public Health Lab Service
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-TimeFull time
Job TypeRegular
CompensationPIN 34004032
Why you’ll love it here!RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job DescriptionLocation: 4615 W Lakeview, Stillwater
Salary: up to $41,019.26 based on education and experience.
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Description:Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for supporting laboratory operations, performing maintenance functions, and completing non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
This is the basic level where incumbents perform routine repetitive tasks of a non-technical nature involving general support, housekeeping and maintenance operations in a laboratory. Duties include accessioning clinical specimens, cleaning work areas and equipment, storing supplies and distributing a variety of items throughout the laboratory. Incumbents will be closely supervised while the work is being performed.
Duties:The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
- Conducts non-technical routine laboratory procedures and tests under the direction of professional staff.
- Accessions specimens received by opening, sorting, numbering, and arranging specimens for laboratory examination.
- Determines specimen acceptability per laboratory guidelines.
- Enters required specimen information in our laboratory management system.
- Scans in all barcoded samples and verifies consistent patient information.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
- Good practice and knowledge of proper hazardous material shipping requirements is essential to process specimens to be sent out for further testing.
- Maintains laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents. Helps enter inventory information in our management system.
- Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and basic preparation of slides and smears.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
- Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties- Must perform at a high attention to detail.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualification:Requirements at this level are high school diploma, associate degree preferred.
Application Requirements:- If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position is set in a laboratory environment. While performing the required duties for this position one must be able to lift forty pounds and stand for long periods of time as well working with infectious or hazardous material. Medical evaluation for respiratory fitness is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement for all persons required to wear a respirator to perform their job duties.
Telework:This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
