Lab Info Technician - per diem

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a per diem Lab Information Technician in the Microbiology department at the Albany, NY location. The role involves receiving specimens, verifying information, transferring data to the LIS, and coordinating with nursing staff and physicians.

A BS degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for science, computer science, or business background. The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to work in a highly computerized

Qualifications

• BS from an accredited college/university.
• Degree in science, computer science or business preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly computerized lab environment with basic keyboarding.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes computer systems to inquire, order tests, transcribe results, generate reports.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and hospital departments.
• Verifies patient demographic information matches test orders.
• Accessions test requests into the Laboratory Information System and assists with supplies.

Skills

Communication

Computer systems

Keyboarding

Education

BS degree

Science/CS/Business degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

## Lab Info Technician - per diemApply: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208: Part time: Posted Yesterday: 71713Department/Unit:MicrobiologyWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$43,599.00 - $56,679.00Lab Info Tech:The Laboratory Information Technologist (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.**Job Duties:*** 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**Experience and Education Requirements:*** BS from an accredited college or university.* Degree in science, computer science or business preferred.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.