Clin Lab Technologist - Chemistry

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

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Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Lab Tech in the Clinical Chemistry department for the Day shift. The technologist performs tests aiding clinicians in diagnosis, with independence under supervision and a focus on timely, accurate reporting of results.

Responsibilities include operating automated instrumentation, maintaining quality controls, documenting results, and communicating effectively with staff. The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance and patient information protection.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in a accurate and timely manner in Clinical Chemistry.
• Documents test results and quality control thoroughly, accurately and legibly.
• Operates automated equipment, microscopes, cell counters, and other laboratory instruments.
• Maintains quality control procedures and safety standards per the department's plan.

Job description

Department/Unit: Clinical Chemistry

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $59,066.00 - $88,599.00

Lab Techs will utilize knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform testing in an accurate and timely manner.

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs tests that aid clinicians in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician.

This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor in only those specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified by education, training and experience.

The technologist is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor.

Lab Techs will perform testing and compile reports results on laboratory specimens.

Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control

Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.

Performs maintenance and quality control procedures

Use automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to infectious and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.

Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration.

Employee benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital.

The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.