Albany Medical Center · 10 hours ago
Clin Lab Technologist I
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $84K/yrAlbany Medical Center is a healthcare institution seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I. The role involves performing laboratory tests to aid in the detection and diagnosis of diseases, while exercising independent judgement in a clinical environment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform laboratory 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
Exercise independent judgement and responsibility
Work under the supervision of the director or supervisor
Document test results and quality control accurately and legibly
Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments
Assist clinicians in appropriate test selection for particular diagnostic dilemmas
Assist clinicians in evaluating unexpectedly abnormal test results
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Utilize computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, enter results and comments, generate billing, issue credits and generate worksheets and reports as assigned
Qualification
Required
Has a New York State Education Department license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Must have a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology OR A bachelor's degree with the minimum number of required credit hours in the sciences AND received appropriate clinical education in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program OR Meets one of the grandparenting requirements for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Exhibit the following traits or abilities: Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to work cooperatively with customers and employees
Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others
Seeks the input of others to achieve consensus
Comprehends, remembers and carries out instructions. The individual communicates any questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as the need arises
Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control. Accurately documents daily work activities according to established standards
Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Effectively communicates implications and/or applications of test methodologies
Conducts telephone and personal inquiries to any of the laboratory's customers with courtesy, respect and confidentiality
Interprets laboratory information for healthcare providers
Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Compute dilutions and do statistical analysis, prepare graphical displays and perform calculations to prepare solutions and/or media
Accomplishes a wide variety of tasks in a specified time, prioritizes and makes decisions as well as provides feedback in an effective manner
Uses automated equipment and instruments as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment
Follows standard practice to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Successfully performs all of the technical procedures within the sub-specialty areas of the laboratory, in which the technologist has been trained and deemed competent
Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable policies and procedures
Maintains competency and assumes responsibility for continuing education relevant to responsibilities
Improves job performance through continuing education and productive feedback
Demonstrates basic-keyboarding skills needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment
Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, enter results and comments, generate billing, issue credits and generate worksheets and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices
Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in continually meeting patient care needs, incorporating aspects of the change process into the professional role
Performs job duties in an honest, punctual and ethical manner
Responds positively to changes in scheduling in conjunction with departmental needs
Adapts to new standards in technology
Serves as a positive role model for other staff by following accepted departmental guidelines such as wearing appropriate attire and maintaining personal hygiene, limiting personal phone calls, attending departmental in-services, completing specific mandatory in-services, assisting with training of new staff members and following break and mealtime limits
Exercises independent judgement, makes appropriate decisions and thoroughly follows up on pending issues
Accepts constructive criticism in a professional manner and carries out directives to completion
Contributes to the teamwork of the department by being helpful to co-workers and avoiding unnecessary conflict
Company
Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees.
Founded in 1839
5001-10000 employees
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