Medical Lab Scientist - MLS

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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. 

By performing technical laboratory testing in the laboratories of OMG clinics, this position serves the patient, the physician and other staff members.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory testing according to approved procedure
• Responsible for test performance, specimen handling, testing and reporting patient and QC test results for Urinalysis, Hematology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, General Immunology, Routine chemistry, Endocrinology, Microscopic exam and Toxicology. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, dilutions, reporting, resulting in the LIS and maintaining records of patient results. Knowledgeable of specimen collection, handling and specimen processing. Help with specimen processing as needed
• Follow procedures and appropriately perform quality control, linearities and calibrations. Perform and document start up, maintenance, calibrations, control checks of instruments and reagents following established standards. Verified all QC is within the required range prior to approving patient results 
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Monitor quality and troubleshoot potential problems with lab instrument. Immediately correct problems appropriately and notify Lab Manager, Lead Tech or their designee. Follow established laboratory corrective action policies and procedures.  Perform routine equipment maintenance and function checks on instruments promptly, properly and according to procedure.  Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of quality control, proficiency testing, correction actions, quality assurance and instruments troubleshooting
• Organize workload effectively and report accurate results in a timely manner. Log qualitative testing and enter test results on Log sheets. Double check manual and LIS interfaced results entries and patient ID prior to approving/releasing results
• Participate in the evaluation, review and training of new and established techniques and procedures including instrument requirements, space, method of comparison, new instrument set up, correlations and procedures. Participate in the review of lab procedures and report any discrepancies to the Lab Manager.
• Follow department procedure in reporting stats and critical results. Participate in and complete proficiency and competency testing in a timely fashion and according to approved procedure. Test proficiency samples the same as patients
• Participate in CLIA inspections, OMG training and all safety training sessions. Follow their respective guidelines.  Follow OSHA regulations. Follow standard precautions using PPE and spill kits as applicable. Know the location of the SDS, Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene plan and spill kits 
• Ensure reagents/tests kits have received dates, expiration dates, opened dates and new expiration date if applicable. Do not use expired materials. Inventory laboratory supplies. Clean equipment and work areas. Maintain general appearance of the department. Properly dispose reagents expired and contaminated materials
• Utilize computer systems and instrumentation with speed and accuracy. Follow LIS procedures. Collect data, prepare reports, answer correspondence and complies statistics as required. Answer questions from customer, providers and lab personnel. Maintain complete records of all testing performed on site. 
• Help orient and train on laboratory equipment and new laboratory staff as needed
• Participate in educational, professional development activities and training exercises as required
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

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:

• Four-year degree from an accredited program or three year degree with one year of internship
• Current certification as a Medical Lab Technologist through ASCP or recognized equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience as a Medical Lab Technologist
• Experience with an electronic medical record system

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. 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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.   

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

Salary : $24 - $46