Occupational Medicine Laboratory Technician

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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:

• Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Caregiver Handbook. 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
• Order and distribute kits and maintain chain of custody needed for specimen collection
• Perform venipuncture and specimen processing
• Perform "point of collection" tests as directed by DHHS as requested by CLIA
• Collect and process clinical blood, non-blood specimens and drug screens. Dispense collection instructions to patients
• Perform moderate complexity laboratory testing
• Will receive DATIA certificate within 1 year of employment
• Follow procedures, policies, and Medicare compliance regulations
• Ability to work flexible hours and assist in off-site collections
• Maintain work area including records, supplies equipmentequipment QA logs and safety
• Utilize computer systems for data storage and retrieval
• Participates in competency and proficiency testing, and in-house continuing education
• Collect specimens in off-site locations
• Carry the on-call Pager
• Administer 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge and skills:

• A working knowledge of ICD10 coding, Medicare Compliance regulations
• Ability to work compatibly with physicians, patients, and other staff

Physical Demand:

• Physical guidelines include ability to use a computer, stand/sit for up to twelve hours/day, bend, stoop, twist, assist patients in turning, assist patients in arising from seats in waiting areas, push wheelchair patients, assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or exam table; turn a minimum of 50 pounds unaided and over 100 pounds with assistance

Work Environment:

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

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.

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