Clin Lab Technologist I - Microbiology

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

3d • $59,066 - $88,599 • Onsite

About The Position

Lab Techs will utilize knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform 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 with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor in only 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. Lab Techs will perform testing and compile reports results on laboratory specimens.

Requirements

• Knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform testing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Qualified by education, training and experience in specialties or subspecialties.
• Ability to perform testing and compile reports results on laboratory specimens.
• Ability to thoroughly, accurately and legibly document test results and quality control.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to cooperatively work with customers and employees.
• Ability to perform maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency in using automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
• Awareness of potential exposure to infectious and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed