Clin Lab Technologist II - Hematology

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

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany NY is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical testing and report results to clinicians. The role requires independent judgment under supervision and adherence to quality controls in a fast-paced lab environment.

The candidate will operate automated analyzers, microscopes, and cell counters, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness, while following safety and HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology - required.
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by NYSED - required.
• Clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program - 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.
• Uses automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Works to ensure exposure to infectious and hazardous chemicals is minimized per policy.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Clinical education in accredited program

Tools

NYSED CLT/Technologist certification

Job description

Department/Unit:HematologyWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$64,972.00 - $97,458.00Lab 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 ResponsibilitiesThoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality controlUses effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employeesPerforms maintenance and quality control proceduresUse automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticatedlaboratory equipmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to infectious andhazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene PlanQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology - requiredBachelor's Degree with the minimum number of - required credit hours in the sciences AND havereceived appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program - requiredCertified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED - requiredPhysical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyWorking ConditionsExtreme cold - RarelyExtreme heat - RarelyHumidity - RarelyWet - RarelyNoise - ConstantlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - RarelyAtmospheric Conditions - RarelyVibration - RarelyThank 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.