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 for the Hematology unit. The role involves performing tests that aid clinicians in diagnosis and monitoring, with supervision by a Laboratory Supervisor. Day shift availability is noted.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or equivalent, and NYSED certification. The position emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and safe handling of laboratory specimens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with the minimum number of credit hours in sciences and clinical education in an accredited program is required.
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED is required.

Responsibilities

• Document test results and quality control thoroughly, accurately, and legibly.
• Use effective written and verbal communication to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Perform maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Operate automated equipment, instruments, microscopes, cell counters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious agents and hazardous chemicals per the department's Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s Degree with required science credits and clinical education

Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED

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 - OccasionallyPulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

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.