Clin Lab Technologist II - Chemistry

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

3d • $64,972 - $97,458 • 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. 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. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Requirements

• Knowledge and clinical laboratory experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform 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.
• Perform testing and compile reports results on laboratory specimens.
• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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