Lead Medical Technologist Microbiology

About Us

Optum Pacific West operates across California, Oregon, and Washington, focusing on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience to help more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates.

Under general supervision, the Lead Medical Technologist is accountable for performing laboratory procedures and evaluations to assist physicians in diagnosis and provide quality patient care. As a technologist in the microbiology laboratory, you will perform all aspects of routine and complex testing, applying knowledge of techniques, principles, quality control, and instrumentation, and recognize, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective action in a timely manner.

The role also includes lead technologist duties, assignments, and assistance to the Laboratory Supervisor.

• Accurately identify patients and patient samples per policy.
• Maintain specimen integrity.
• Efficiently and accurately report results from the computer screen.
• Document received and open dates on supplies as required by policy.
• Effectively communicate status of workload to supervisor or incoming staff.
• Demonstrate use of the most commonly used functions of the Laboratory Information System.
• Prepare and maintain analytical equipment in proper operating condition in accordance with specific policies and procedures.
• Follow laboratory guidelines when test systems are not within acceptable limits.
• Assist supervisor in developing, implementing, and evaluating new techniques, methods, or procedures.
• Assume a technical supervisory role in the absence of the Department Supervisor (MT only).

• Provide technical support to the clinical MTs, MLTs, or CLSs through the management of the clinical laboratory analyzers/instruments.
• Review pending reports.
• Maintain responsibility for the critical call list.
• Monitor and order supplies.
• Arrange coverage for breaks and meals, and enter schedules in Kronos.
• Orient and train new team members.
• Lead monthly huddles.
• Fill in for the Laboratory Supervisor as needed.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or categorical experience and certification.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Medical Technologist (MT, ASCP), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS, ASCP), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS, ASCP).

• 1+ year laboratory experience.

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, United Health Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with United Health Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.