Clin Lab Technologist II

A Clinical Laboratory Technologist utilises knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner. The Technologist performs 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. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility. The technologist works under the supervision of the director or supervisor and only in those specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified by education, training and experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs testing and reports/releases results on laboratory specimens.
• Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
• Performs maintenance and quality control procedures.

Education, Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

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.

Experience

Clinical Laboratory Technologist I: Must meet the minimum NYSED requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Clinical Laboratory Technologist II: Three years experience as a CLTI, achieves all CLTI core competencies.

Communication Skills

• 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.
• Seeks the input of others to achieve consensus.
• Comprehends, remembers and carries out instructions.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments.
• Interprets laboratory information for healthcare providers.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Professional Skills

• Accomplishes a wide variety of tasks in a specified time, prioritises 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable policies and procedures.

Reasoning Ability

Correctly identifies problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Generates ideas to resolve problems. Seeks guidance in areas of question. Makes responsible decisions regarding test results in routine procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

A Clinical Laboratory Technologist II discusses and communicates laboratory method(s), principle(s) and theory(ies) with the laboratory and healthcare teams in the course of resolving issues, and teaching and mentoring students and fellow employees.

Testing Personnel Standards

As outlined in the New York State Department of Health standards testing personnel must follow the laboratory’s pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintain records of tests; maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens; adhere to the laboratory’s quality assurance procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The technologist may be required to work day, evening or night shifts including weekends, holidays and on-call. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to infectious and hazardous chemicals as outlined in the department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Other Requirements

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.