Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Technician

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function is responsible for the management and compliance of laboratory services and all components of laboratory services in alignment with the Washington Department of Health and CLIA guidelines. In collaboration with Theratest leadership, and laboratory medical directorship, this position serves as a triad partner to ensure safe handling, testing, quality assurance, and oversight meets all state and program guidelines. The lab technician works closely with a variety of physicians/providers as well as clinic staff to ensure laboratory operations meet the objectives of patient care.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with business needs.

Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little to no assistance.

Outstanding communication and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with physicians/providers, peers, clinical staff, and admin staff

Ability to operate in high-pressure situations

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution

Broad knowledge of laboratory services and laboratory sciences/services

Effective communication skills both in written and verbal presentation with a communication style that is open and foster trust, credibility and understanding

This job is primarily in a laboratory setting and uses laboratory equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Office hazards

Ergonomic Injuries

Poor Lighting and Eye Strain

Indoor Air Pollution

Fire Safety

Perform patient testing on the automated platform, the DSX by Dynex

Verify the test procedures performed and establish the laboratory test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test

Enroll and participate in an HHS approved proficiency testing program

Establish a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed (internal and external controls, split samples etc) and establish the parameter for acceptable levels of analytic performance AND ensure that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process (pre-, analytical and post-)

Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Must ensure that patient test results are not reported until ALL corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly

Must identify training needs and ensure that everyone performing tests receives regular in- service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed

Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel by:

direct observation of routine patient test performance

monitoring the recording and reporting of test results

reviewing of worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results

direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks

assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing

assessment of problem-solving skills

Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained

Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning

Specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results

Perform ONLY those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Bachelors Degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field

3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory services

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). 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 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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