Job Information
Albany Medical Center Clin Lab Technologist II - Chemistry in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Clinical Chemistry
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Salary Range: Min. $26.37/hr - Max $42.19/hr
A Clinical Laboratory Technologist utilizes knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform laboratory 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. The technologist works under the supervision of the director or supervisor and only in 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.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet NYS Education Department requirements for Clinical Laboratory Technologist and be licensed by the NYSED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Must have a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology OR
A 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.
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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.