Clinical Lab Technologist II - Hematology

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

Job summary

Albany Medical Center’s Hematology department seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist II to perform testing in hematology, ensuring accurate and timely results. The role requires independent judgment within scope of practice and supervision by lab leadership.

Responsibilities include documenting results, quality control, operating automated analyzers, microscopes, cell counters, and related equipment, while maintaining safety standards and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree with required credit hours in the sciences and clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program

Job description

Clinical Lab Technologist II - Hematology# Careers at Albany Medical Center## Clinical Lab Technologist II - HematologyApply: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208: Full time: Posted Today: 72059Department/Unit:HematologyWork Shift:Night (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 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* 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 - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.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.