Laboratory Technician II

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Job Posting Title Laboratory Technician II Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Medical/LARC Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation \$45,760.00 Location Lexington Assessment and Reception Center /Medical REQUIRED: Please upload certificate. Basic Purpose 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. Typical Functions Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and basic preparation of slides and smears. Conducts non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff. Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations. Opens, separates, numbers and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and trace results. Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures. Level Descriptor This is the career level where incumbents are fully qualified to perform a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures using standard testing procedures and assists more experienced personnel in performing more complex testing procedures. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports; and of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions. Ability is required to perform basic laboratory tasks; to keep specimens properly marked; to maintain adequate written laboratory records; and to utilize a computer. Education And Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of the required experience. Some positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs may require current certification in good standing as a Phlebotomist for Level II and III. Some positions at the Department of Corrections may require current certification in good standing as a Phlebotomist for Level II and III. Equal Opportunity Employment The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oklahoma