Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
Medical laboratory technicians in Oklahoma City earn a metro median of about $23 an hour, and SSM Health St. Anthony posts night-shift MLT pay from $26.01 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Hospital and reference labs along N Portland Ave and Memorial Road both hire. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to qualify.
Current medical laboratory technician Openings in Oklahoma City, OK
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Medical Laboratory Technician Work in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's lab jobs split between hospital labs and a large reference lab operation. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Midtown hires lab staff for its overnight shifts, while Quest Diagnostics, through its Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) business, hires MLTs and MLSs at sites on N Portland Ave, NE 97th St and W Memorial Rd. Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Norman Regional Health System add hospital lab work on Memorial Road, at I-240 and Sooner Road, and in Norman.
Training is local too. Rose State College in Midwest City, the east-side suburb beside Tinker Air Force Base, runs an accredited MLT program, and because Oklahoma has no state lab license, a Rose State graduate can apply to these labs as soon as national certification is in hand.
Top Oklahoma City Employers Hiring Medical Laboratory Technicians
These Oklahoma City hospitals and labs hire medical laboratory technicians:
- SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - the Midtown hospital at 1000 N Lee Ave hires MLTs and MLSs for nights, with MLT pay from $26.01 an hour and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Quest Diagnostics (Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma) - the reference lab hires MLT and MLS staff at 5501 N Portland Ave, 225 NE 97th St and 5911 W Memorial Rd.
- Oklahoma Heart Hospital - the physician-owned heart hospital hires laboratory staff for its campuses on Memorial Road and at I-240 and Sooner Road.
- Norman Regional Health System - the Norman-based system, anchored by the HealthPlex at 3300 HealthPlex Pkwy, hires for its laboratory services department.
Medical Laboratory Technician Salaries in Oklahoma City
- Entry level: about $19 to $23 per hour for new MLTs on day shift.
- Experienced: roughly $23 to $33 per hour, with hospital night roles such as St. Anthony's starting near $26.
- Senior / top of range: about $33 to $42 per hour for senior and lead techs.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Oklahoma City metro and local postings. Shift and employer move pay, and night openings can carry sign-on bonuses. A bachelor's degree and MLS certification pays more again, and SSM Health St. Anthony posts MLS pay from $28.36 an hour against $26.01 for an MLT.
How to Become a Medical Laboratory Technician in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma does not license clinical laboratory personnel, so there is no state board to apply to; employers instead require national certification. Rose State College in Midwest City offers an MLT Associate in Applied Science, accredited by NAACLS, that takes about one year after acceptance on top of 31 hours of prerequisites and makes graduates eligible for the ASCP Board of Certification exam. SSM Health accepts ASCP, AAB or AMT certification for its MLT roles.
What the Job Involves
Medical laboratory technicians run the tests behind most medical decisions. You process blood, urine and other specimens, run and calibrate analyzers in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and coagulation, perform quality control, prepare blood bank products, report results into the lab information system and flag critical values to nurses and physicians.
Skills Employers Look For
- MLT certification through ASCP, AMT or AAB
- Hands-on analyzer operation and troubleshooting
- Quality control and accurate documentation
- Specimen processing and safe handling
- Laboratory information system experience
- Willingness to work nights and weekends
Career Path and Advancement
In Oklahoma City, the usual ladder runs from MLT to lead tech, then to a bachelor's degree and MLS certification, which opens higher pay at St. Anthony and the DLO labs. From there, techs move into section lead, lab supervisor or lab manager roles, or into specialties such as blood bank and microbiology.
Related Careers in Oklahoma City
If lab work interests you, these Oklahoma City roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a state license to be a medical lab tech in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma is not among the states that license clinical laboratory personnel, so there is no state application. Employers such as SSM Health require national certification through ASCP, AMT or AAB instead.
How much do medical laboratory technicians make in Oklahoma City?
The metro median is about $23 an hour, with most techs between $19 and $33. Night-shift hospital work pays more, and SSM Health St. Anthony posts MLT pay from $26.01 an hour with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Where can I study to become an MLT in Oklahoma City?
Rose State College in Midwest City offers an NAACLS-accredited MLT Associate in Applied Science. It takes about one year after acceptance, after 31 hours of prerequisites, and prepares you for the ASCP Board of Certification exam.
What is the difference between an MLT and an MLS?
An MLT usually holds an associate degree and runs routine and many complex tests. An MLS, or medical laboratory scientist, holds a bachelor's degree, can take on more complex testing and supervision, and is paid more, as the St. Anthony postings show.
Do lab techs work nights in Oklahoma City?
Often. Hospital labs run around the clock, and night openings such as St. Anthony's MLT and MLS roles come with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Reference lab schedules vary by site, so check each Quest posting.
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