Medical Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare

Optum; Rock Hill (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum seeks a Medical Technologist for Crystal Run Healthcare in the Tri-State region. The role involves performing lab tests with minimal supervision, documenting QC, and entering results into the LIS in a busy clinical setting.

The candidate will have a BS in Medical Technology, a NYS CLT license, and at least 1 year of MT experience, with opportunities across multiple NY facilities in a large health system.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences (as approved by accrediting agencies).
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (required).
• 1+ years of experience as a medical technologist (required).

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Documents daily QC and corrective actions.
• Performs calibrations, linearity 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 testing and instrumentation as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

LIS data entry

Education

BS Degree in Medical Technology

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare (2386757)

Medical Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare - 2386757

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Crystal Run Healthcare, 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.

CareMount Medical. P.C. is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in New York State, providing medical care of the highest quality to over 500,000 patients in 40 different locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties. Founded in 1946, CareMount Medical has grown to over 500 physicians and expert health partners representing 40 different medical specialties, with major campuses in Mount Kisco, Carmel, Fishkill, Jefferson Valley, Katonah, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, and Rhinebeck. CareMount Medical is affiliated with world-class organizations including the Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. CareMount Medical offers on-site laboratory and radiology services, endoscopy suites, and infusion suites, as well as seven urgent-care centers, rendering comprehensive care in convenient locations. CareMount Medical physicians are frequently recognized as best doctors in respected publications; dozens have been featured in lists including Westchester Magazine’s “Top Doctors”; Best Doctors; and Castle Connolly Medical’s America’s Top Doctors®. Visit www.caremountmedical.com for more information.

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.

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
• 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 related sciences, as approved by the accrediting agencies
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
• 1+ years of experience as a medical technologist

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
• ASCP or NCA

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination
• Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception

Working Condition:

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical group and laboratory environment

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 $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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.