Medical Technologist

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our patients...to provide high quality medical and surgical care in a warm, friendly setting, and in a caring manner. Each and every member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this ideal - physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel.

The Medical Technologist performs technical laboratory testing and phlebotomy when required.

Location: 155 Crystal Run Road Middletown, NY 10941 with 10% travel to other locations to cover

Hours: Three 12 Hour shifts per week from 8am-8pm with rotating weekends and holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision by the lead tech and laboratory supervisor
• Documents daily QC and corrective action as needed
• Performs calibrations, linearity testing, and proficiency testing as required
• Enters and verifies laboratory results in the LIS
• Assists with the training and orientation of departmental personnel
• Resolves problems with technical testing, and proficiency testing as required
• Enters and verifies laboratory results in the LIS
• Assists with training and orientation of departmental personnel
• Resolves problems with technical testing involving methodology, techniques and instrumentation utilization
• Reviews and evaluates test results and reports for accuracy, precision, readability and consistency
• Collects data, prepares reports, and compiles statistics directed
• Checks supply inventory
• Attends required meetings and participates in professional development activities
• 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:

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences, as approved by the accrediting agencies
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, NYS permit accepted

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours in an accredited college which meets the specific requirements for entrance into, and the successful completion of an internship program for medical technology in an accredited institution
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist
• ASCP or NCA

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