Medical Technologist Seattle

UnitedHealth Group • Seattle, WA • 2h ago

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

This position is accountable to perform laboratory procedures and evaluations in order to assist physicians in diagnosis and to provide quality patient care.

Persons in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of our Clinic and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers. As a technologist in our clinical laboratory, you will perform all aspects of routine and complex testing. You will apply knowledge of techniques, principles, quality control, theory and instrumentation as well as test interdependency and physiological conditions affecting test results, critical result limits, normal ranges and/ or toxic or therapeutic ranges, to ensure accuracy. You will recognize, troubleshoot and initiate corrective action for problems in a timely manner. You will act professionally in the best interest of patient care.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (no weekends)

Primary Responsibilities:

Accurately identifies patients and patient samples per policy

Maintains specimen integrity

Efficiently and accurately reports results from computer screen

Documents received and open dates on supplies as required by policy

Promptly notifies supervisor of low inventory

Effectively communicates status of workload to supervisor or incoming staff member

Maintains an organized work environment to enable another to take over job duties

Demonstrates use of the most commonly used functions of the Laboratory Information System

Utilizes Laboratory Information System and Outlook to its maximum

Prepares needed reagents and controls for diagnostic testing of samples

Performs testing of proficiency testing samples with documentation, in accordance with patient sample testing procedures

Prepares and maintains analytical equipment in proper operating condition in accordance with specific policy and procedure

Follows laboratory guidelines when test systems are not within acceptable limits.

Initiates phone calls for timely communication of STAT and/or critical results as outlined in Laboratory Policy

Participates in teaching students and training of new staff members

Completes and documents annual continuing education in a timely manner

Assist supervisor in development, implementation, and evaluation of new techniques, methods or procedures

Assumes technical supervisory role in absence of Department Supervisor (MT only)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree and Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP)

MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP)

Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results

Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests

Preferred Qualification:

1+ years of laboratory experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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