Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative healthcare leader, delivering an effective system of connected care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of physicians, primary care providers and clinicians work with hospitals, community specialists and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (e.g., body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings or surgical specimens), exercising independent judgment when evaluating the validity of test results prior to result reporting. Provides data for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Operates and calibrates all equipment in the area of specialization, evaluates the validity of laboratory data, records tests results, communicates with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff regarding test procedures and results.

As a level II Technologist, conducts competency assessments and is responsible for College of American Pathologist (CAP) Survey Attestation.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical, physical, clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required.
• Must meet the required qualifications for being an individual responsible for competency assessment and have the education and experience to evaluate the complexity of testing being assessed as defined by CAP (College of American Pathologist).
• Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification is strongly preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of laboratory experience preferred.

SKILLS

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex clinical and instrument problems. Accurate, reliable, and able to work well under pressure and to finish a task once started. Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Benefits Include:

· Up to 8% company retirement contribution,

· Generous Paid Time Off,

· 10 paid holidays,

· Paid professional development,

· Generous health and welfare benefit package.

Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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Request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state