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 seeking a Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) in the Pathology department for day shift in Albany, NY. The role focuses on receiving specimens, verifying identities, and accurately transcribing data into the LIS while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing staff and physicians, ensuring correct demographics, and assisting with supply management.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in science or computer background preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with measurements.
• Read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and verify identification.
• Enter information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verify patient demographics against test orders.
• Assist in maintaining, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Package specimens for transport per IATA guidelines.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.

Skills

Basic keyboarding

Effective verbal communication

Effective writing

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in science or computer field

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

IATA guidelines

Computer data entry

Job description

Department/Unit: Pathology Hospital Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,215.00 - $60,080.00 The 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

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.