Medical Technologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group; Burlington (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health in Burlington, MA is seeking a Laboratory professional to perform routine and specialized assays on patient specimens. You will interpret results, ensure validity of data, and communicate findings to physicians and nursing staff.

Required is an associate degree in the laboratory sciences or equivalent CLIA training; preferred are a bachelor’s degree, MLT certification, and 1+ year of lab experience. This full-time lab role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent CLIA-regulated training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens.
• Provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment; verify data and discuss results with physicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Job description

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative healthcare leader, delivering an effective system of connected care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of physicians, primary care providers and clinicians work with hospitals, community specialists and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details

• Locations: 20 Wall St Burlington, MA 01803
• Department: Laboratory
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 11:45am - 8:15pm with rotating weekends and Holidays

Primary Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings or surgical specimens), exercising independent judgment when evaluating the validity of test results prior to result reporting
• Provides data for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
• Operates and calibrates all equipment in the area of specialization, evaluates the validity of laboratory data, records tests results, communicates with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff regarding test procedures and results

Required Qualification

• Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), by the ASCP or equivalent certification (those without Certification are typically expected to become certified within 6 months of date of hire) Will also accept certifications meeting the federal requirements of CLIA 88
• 1+ years of laboratory experience
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex clinical and instrument problems
• Provenaccurate, reliable, and able to work well under pressure and to finish a task once started
• Provensolid communication skills, both in writing and speaking

Benefits & Pay

• a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 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.