Clin Lab Technologist II

Location: City of Albany

Department/Unit:

Clinical Chemistry

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)
Salary Range:$60,367.47 - $90,551.20A Clinical Laboratory Technologist utilizes knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner. The Clinical Laboratory 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. The technologist is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor.

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I-II DEPARTMENT of PATHOLOGY and LABORATORY MEDICINE
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** A Clinical Laboratory Technologist utilizes knowledge and clinical laboratory experience to perform laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner. The Clinical Laboratory 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.

The technologist is directed by the Laboratory Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Include, but are not limited to the following:
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Performs testing and reports/releases results on laboratory specimens
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Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control
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Demonstrates basic computer skills
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Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
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Performs maintenance and quality control procedures
** QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment.  When feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

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 grand parenting requirements for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
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* 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:

** Exhibit the following traits or abilities**:
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Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
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Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to work cooperatively with customers and employees.
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Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
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Seeks the input of others to achieve consensus.
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Comprehends, remembers and carries out instructions. The individual communicates any questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as the need arises.
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Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control. Accurately documents daily work activities according to established standards.
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Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Effectively communicates implications and/or applications of test methodologies.
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Conducts telephone and personal inquiries to any of the laboratory’s customers with courtesy, respect and confidentiality.
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Interprets…