Clin Lab Technologist I - Microbiology

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

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technologist to perform testing with minimal supervision and to document results accurately. The role supports clinicians by delivering timely laboratory data and ensuring quality control across equipment and processes.

The position involves operating automated analyzers, microscopes, and cell counters, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance under the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Qualifications

• Must perform testing with minimal supervision.
• Accurately document test results and quality control.
• Operate automated analyzers and laboratory instruments.
• Protect patient information per HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exposure to infectious and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Skills

Test result documentation

Quality control procedures

Microscope operation

Laboratory safety

Written/verbal communication

Tools

Automated equipment

Cell counters

Job description

Department/Unit

Microbiology

Work Shift

Evening (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.