Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position in this function provides laboratory services and supervisory support by directing the work of technical staff that is performing tests in the clinical laboratory and exercises supervision of Medical Technologists / Medical Laboratory Technicians.
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists in the performance of laboratory testing in accordance with medical group and governmental standards
- Supervises the daily activities of Medical Technologists. Oversees the accurate and appropriate completion of laboratory tests
- Reviews and signs daily quality control records and implements remedial action when needed
- Reviews problems with instrumentation and methods and documents problems and resolutions in an action log
- Reviews and signs daily, weekly and extended maintenance logs including temperature charts
- Reviews and signs calibration logs
- Evaluates workflow in the laboratory and suggests methods to improve turn around time
- Monitors reagent inventory and maintains a reagent inventory
- Performs linearity testing on analyzers
- Participates in the professional development activities and assists with delegation of continuing education events as well as proficiency testing
- Reviews, interprets and evaluates test results and reports for accuracy, precision, readability and consistency. Rejects or accepts results
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Performs related work as required
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:
- BS Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent science and Certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
- NYS professional licensure
Alternative to Minimum Qualifications: None
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Frequent standing and walking required for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs
- Requires visual acuity and normal color perception
Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical group and laboratory are possible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory policies, procedures, standards, tests and QC
- Knowledge of supervisory principles to oversee the work of technologists
- Knowledge of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and the ability to interact with Medical Staff regarding laboratory procedures and results
- Knowledge of safety requirements and the ability to recognize and provide correction to hazardous conditions
- Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests
- Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations
- Skill in laboratory documentation
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
- Ability to evaluate and use statistics and other data
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to evaluate staff for competency
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
New York Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.