Clinical Laboratory Technologist I (Blood Bank)

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

Job summary

Albany Medical College is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I (Blood Bank) to perform laboratory testing and ensure accurate results. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and strong attention to detail. Join a leading healthcare institution with a commitment to quality patient care and innovative research.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage with no copay

Wide array of services for emotional and physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology required.
• Experience in laboratory testing and quality control procedures.
• NYSED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing with independent judgment and minimal supervision.
• Document test results accurately and legibly.
• Conduct maintenance and quality control procedures on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Certifications from NYSED

Tools

Automated laboratory equipment

Microscopes

Cell Counters

Job description

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist I (Blood Bank)

Apply locations 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 65373

Department/Unit:

Blood Bank

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$55,895.80 - $83,843.71Lab 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.

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Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital
Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and
administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

· Excellent health care coveragewith no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care
and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The
downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.