Lab Info Tech I - Transplant Immunology

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical College is hiring a Laboratory Information Technician I for Transplant Immunology. The role supports reception, data entry into the LIS, and preparation of testing workflows while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics, coordinating with nursing staff and physicians, and ensuring proper specimen transport and documentation in a highly computerized lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with a science or computer background - preferred.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Use effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Listen well, respond to requests, take direction and engage in interactive dialogues with others.
• Seek the input of others to achieve consensus.
• Comprehend, remember and carry out instructions; ask questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as needed.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) receives specimens and verifies identification.
• Transfers information into the Laboratory Information System and sends specimens to testing areas.
• Retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Keeps surrounding area clean and organized.
• Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, and generate worksheets and reports.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
• Verifies patient demographic information on specimens matches the test order.
• Packages specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and lab protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree with a science or computer background

Job description

## Lab Info Tech I - Transplant ImmunologyApply: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208: Full time: Posted Today: 71532Department/Unit:Transplant ImmunologyWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$46,215.00 - $60,080.00The Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) receives specimens and verifies identification on these specimens, verifies information on the written request, transfers this information into the computer system and sends the specimen to the appropriate testing area(s). The LIT retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel, while maintaining patient confidentiality. This individual is also responsible for keeping the surrounding area clean and organized.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, generate billing, worksheets, and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices.* Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.* Demonstrates basic-keyboarding skills needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment.* Consults supervising technologist or laboratory services directory for assistance when necessary.* Verifies that patient demographic information on specimen corresponds to that on the test order requisition.* Verifies specimen acceptability according to laboratory procedures. Follows appropriate laboratory protocols for unacceptable specimens.* Identifies specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follows appropriate interdepartmental procedures for shared specimens.* Accessions test requests into the Laboratory Information System.* Assists in maintaining, ordering and restocking supplies.* Contacts health care provider/customer to clarify unclear requests.* Packages specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols**Qualifications*** Associate's Degree with a science or computer background - preferred* Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.* Use effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.* Listen well, respond to requests, take direction and engage in interactive dialogues with others.* Seek the input of others to achieve consensus.* Comprehend, remember and carry out instructions. The individual communicates any questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as the need arises.* Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.**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