Clinical Lab Technologist II - Hematology

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

2d • $64,972 - $97,458

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Technologist II in Hematology uses clinical laboratory knowledge and experience to perform testing accurately and promptly. The technologist performs tests that help clinicians detect and diagnose disease and monitor defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The position requires independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision, limited to specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified through education, training, and experience. The role is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and includes testing laboratory specimens and compiling result reports.

The role may involve exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals as described in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. It may also require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members must limit access, use, and disclosure to what is necessary for assigned duties and make reasonable efforts to protect information from unauthorized access and modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree with the minimum required science credit hours and appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program.
• Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on laboratory specimens and compile reports of results.
• Document test results and quality control thoroughly, accurately, and legibly.
• Use effective written and verbal communication to work cooperatively with customers and employees.
• Perform maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Use automated equipment and instruments, microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level