Medical Technologist

Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Laboratory Technician collects and processes clinical blood, non-blood specimens, and drug screens; dispenses collection instructions to patients; performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests; maintains laboratory documentation, supplies, equipment, and safety; utilizes computer systems for data storage and retrieval. Has working knowledge of ICD10 coding and Medicare compliance regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Caregiver document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
• Knowledge of federal regulations as related to drug and alcohol testing collection procedures
• Orders and distributes kits and maintains chain of custody needed for specimen collection
• Performs venipuncture and specimen processing
• Performs "point of collection" tests as directed by DHHS as requested by CLIA
• Collects and processes clinical blood, non-blood specimens and drug screens. Dispenses collection instructions to patients
• Performs moderate complexity laboratory testing
• Follows procedures, policies, and Medicare compliance regulations
• Ability to work flexible hours and assist in off-site collections
• Maintains work area including records, supplies equipment, equipment QA logs and safety
• Utilizes computer systems for data storage and retrieval
• Participates in competency and proficiency testing, and in-house continuing education
• Collects specimens in off-site locations
• Administers vaccinations
• Reviews new employee medical records for appropriate vaccinations
• Performs Breath Alcohol Testing
• Ability to perform EKG's and PFT's as needed
• Ability to travel to multiple clinic locations
• Carries the on-call Pager. When on-call, response time to facility to perform drug screens and breath alcohol tests is required to be within one (1) hour of the call

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:

• Certification as a Phlebotomist or equivalent (ASCP, NPA or ASCLS)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Drug & Alcohol Testing certification within one year of employment
• Working knowledge of ICD10 coding, Medicare Compliance regulations
• Ability to work compatibly with physicians, patients, and other staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of successful phlebotomy experience
• 1+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet

• Exposed to patient and environmental conditions, and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases

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 $23.89 to $42.69 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.