Team Lead Medical Technologist

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Technologist, Team Lead position will function under the direction of the Laboratory Manager to assist with coordinating the technical day to day operations. This position will help to ensure a consistent leadership presence and establish a sustainable structure for the laboratory department. The Team Leader will serve as the subject matter expert in all technical areas of the laboratory.

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 or Bachelor's in a science related field of study
• MLT/MT ASCP or equivalent
• 6+ years of recent clinical laboratory experience in chemistry, hematology and urinalysis
• Understanding of laboratory operations including policies and procedures
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information Systems skills
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver organized and concise presentations tailored to audience
• Proven excellent time management skills- ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to efficiently manage lab operations at multiple sites
• Proven effective leadership skills to include: Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive, and forward- thinking manner, Ability to collaborate and promote teamwork, Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency, Ability to develop and motivate staff, Ability to problem solve in a complex, multi-functional group, Ability to create a trusting, positive, and supportive work environment, Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
• 2+ years in a supervisory role in a high complexity clinical laboratory setting

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 $28.27 to $50.48 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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.