Optum NY - Histotechnologist Per Diem

Optum NY, is seeking a Histotechnologist to join our team in Syosset, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.  

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Performs technical duties associated with the preparation of histopathological slides for Pathologist to review.
Primary Responsibilities:  

• Performs tissue processing, embedding, cutting and slide preparation
• Capable of performing tissue description, dissection, and blocking for optimal diagnostic evaluation of specimens
• Stains slides manually or by automated staining methods
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems involving methodology, technique, and instrumentation utilization
• Performs maintenance and quality control on instruments as applicable
• Monitors environmental conditions in the lab
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Monitors supply inventory
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Actively supports and assists in implementation and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance policies
• Attends required meetings and participates in professional development activities
• Performs related work as required

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:  

• Associates Degree in related science as approved by accrediting agency
• NYS Histotechnician license or higher license

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of experience as Histotechnologist

  
  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pathology laboratory procedures, equipment and standards
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to the pathology laboratory
• Knowledge of safety requirements to recognize hazardous conditions
• Skill in performing all technical duties related to preparing histopathological slides
• Skill in identifying and resolving technical problems

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

  
  Physical Demands:

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Sitting for extended periods of time may occur
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs.

• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception

  
  Working Conditions:

• Exposure to toxic substances, communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a medical laboratory environment
  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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 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 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.    

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.