Clinical Laboratory Technologist I (Blood Bank)

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Albany Medical Center as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. The role involves performing tests that aid in the diagnosis of diseases and ensuring accuracy in laboratory results. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and certifications, alongside effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology required.
• Certification as Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the NYSED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Document test results and maintain quality control.
• Use laboratory equipment and automated instruments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Quality control procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree with required credit hours in the sciences

Job description

Department/Unit:

Blood Bank

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$55,895.80 - $83,843.71 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
• 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 Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.