Laboratory Info Technician II (Histology)

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

7d•$46,215 - $60,080

About The Position

The Laboratory Information Technician (LIT) receives specimens, verifies specimen identification and information on written requests, enters information into the computer system, and routes specimens to the appropriate testing areas. The LIT retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel while maintaining patient confidentiality. The role also includes keeping the surrounding area clean and organized. The position uses laboratory computer systems to process inquiries and test orders, transcribe results, and generate billing, worksheets, and reports according to standard laboratory practices. The technician communicates with nursing staff, physicians, other hospital departments, and health care providers or customers to clarify requests. The role includes verifying specimen acceptability, accessioning test requests in the Laboratory Information System, following procedures for unacceptable or shared specimens, and packaging specimens for transport under IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols. The technician also helps maintain and restock supplies.

Requirements

Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills for a highly computerized laboratory environment.
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Use effective written and verbal communication skills to work cooperatively with customers and employees.
Listen well, respond to requests, take direction, and engage in interactive dialogue with others.
Seek input from others to achieve consensus.
Comprehend, remember, and carry out instructions; communicate questions to a preceptor or supervisor as needed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable information-access and protection expectations.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree with a science or computer background.

Responsibilities

Use computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, and generate billing, worksheets, and reports according to standard laboratory practices.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.
Consult a supervising technologist or laboratory services directory for assistance when necessary.
Verify that patient demographic information on specimens corresponds to the test order requisition.
Verify specimen acceptability according to laboratory procedures and follow protocols for unacceptable specimens.
Identify specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follow interdepartmental procedures.
Accession test requests into the Laboratory Information System.
Assist with maintaining, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Contact health care providers or customers to clarify unclear requests.
Package specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols.
Retrieve laboratory data and reports and assist authorized personnel while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Keep the surrounding area clean and organized.