Medical Technologist

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly 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.

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

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 require

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

Completion of a one year internship program in an accredited institution

NYS 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 certificatio

Physical Requirements :

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 perceptio

New York Residents Only : The hourly range for New York residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 : 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.