Cytotechnologist I

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

A Cytotechnician I & II receives and processes cytological specimens for testing that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The Cytotechnician I & II performs laboratory procedures and provides support for the laboratory under the direct supervision of a qualified NYSED licensed, supervisor and under the general supervision of the director. This position requires the exercise of sound judgment and responsibility in those preparatory techniques in which the individual is qualified by education, training and experience. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! 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. 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. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and reports results on laboratory specimens
• Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control
• Demonstrates and uses the applicable computer systems
• Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
• Meets the diagnostic performance guideline established by the medical director
• Prepares Cytologic specimens for analysis that will aid in the diagnosis/monitoring of disease
• Performs maintenance and quality control procedures
• Thoroughly and accurately enters specimen information and verifies patient demographics.
• Possesses ability to train new staff, cytotechnicians, students, and pathology residents.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed