Clin Lab Technologist - Chemistry

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

6d • $59,066 - $88,599

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing that supports clinicians in detecting and diagnosing disease and monitoring the progress of illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The role requires independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision, in specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified through education, training, and experience. The technologist is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor. The position also performs testing and compiles reports of results on laboratory specimens.

The technologist documents test results and quality control thoroughly, accurately, and legibly; communicates effectively in writing and verbally with customers and employees; and performs maintenance and quality control procedures. The role uses automated equipment and instruments, microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment. Employees may be exposed to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Workforce members are expected to limit access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary for assigned duties and protect information from unauthorized access and modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Requirements

• Qualification by education, training, and experience in the specialties or subspecialties in which the technologist performs work.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document test results and quality control thoroughly, accurately, and legibly.
• Ability to perform maintenance and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform tests that aid clinicians in detecting and diagnosing disease and monitoring illnesses or physician-initiated treatments.
• Exercise independent judgment and responsibility in qualified specialties or subspecialties, with minimal supervision.
• Perform testing and compile reports of results on laboratory specimens.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and legibly document test results and quality control.
• 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.
• Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and safeguarding it from unauthorized access and modification.

What This Job Offers

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