Clin Lab Technologist II Job Albany area,City of Albany New York USA,Healthcare

Location: City of Albany

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Department/Unit:
Clinical Chemistry

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range: $60,367.47 - $90,551.20

POSITION SUMMARY

A Clinical Laboratory Technologist utilizes 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 and is performed under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor, only within specialties or subspecialties for which the technologist is qualified by education, training, and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following:

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.

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 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.

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:

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, communicating any questions to a preceptor or supervisor as needed.

Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control, and accurately documents daily work activities according to established standards.

Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments, including 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, offers advice to clinicians on preanalytical variation, test selection, and evaluation of abnormal results.

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, perform 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, prioritizes and makes decisions as well as provides feedback effectively. Uses automated equipment and instruments, microscopes, cell counters and other sophisticated laboratory equipment. Follows standard practice to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Performs all technical procedures within the sub‑specialty areas of the laboratory that have 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 honestly, punctually and ethically. Responds positively to scheduling changes as needed. Adapts to new standards in technology. Serves as a positive role model by following…


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