Laboratory Info Technician II (Histology)

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

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is hiring a Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) for day shifts. The role handles specimen receipt, verification of patient identifiers and written requests, and data entry into the Laboratory Information System, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance.

The LIT supports tests routing, reports, and billing, communicates with nursing staff and physicians, and helps maintain a clean, organized work area while preserving patient confidentiality in a highly computerized lab

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with a science or computer background preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret safety procedures/documents.
• Good written and verbal communication with healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens and verifies patient identification and request details.
• Transcribes results, orders tests, and generates related documentation in LIS.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and keeps the work area organized.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians and hospital departments.
• Assists in stocking supplies and packaging specimens per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree with a science or computer background

Job description

Department/Unit:Pathology HospitalWork 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 ResponsibilitiesUtilizes 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 protocolsfor unacceptable specimens.Identifies specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follows appropriateinterdepartmental 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 protocolsQualificationsAssociate's Degree with a science or computer background - preferredAdd, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, anddecimals.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 apreceptor or Supervisor as the need arises.Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.Physical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyWorking ConditionsExtreme cold - RarelyExtreme heat - RarelyHumidity - RarelyWet - RarelyNoise - ConstantlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - RarelyAtmospheric Conditions - RarelyVibration - RarelyThank 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.