Clin Lab Technologist II - Hematology

albanymed; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med in Albany is seeking a Laboratory Technologist (Hematology) for the Day shift. The role performs tests to aid clinicians in detection, diagnosis, or monitoring of illnesses, with independent judgement under supervision.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation of results, communication with customers and staff, quality control, and use of automated analyzers, microscopes and cell counters. A NYSED-certified CLS technologist is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology - required
• Bachelor's Degree with the minimum number of - required credit hours in the sciences AND have received appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program - required
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED - required

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
• 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree with sciences credits and clinical education

Job description

Department/Unit:

Hematology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$64,972.00 - $97,458.00

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.

Essential Duties and 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology - required
• Bachelor's Degree with the minimum number of - required credit hours in the sciences AND have received appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program - required
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently