Clin Lab Technologist - Blood Bank

Position: Clin Lab Technologist I - Blood Bank
Location: City of Albany

Department/Unit:

Blood Bank

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)
Salary Range:$55,895.80 - $83,843.71A 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

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.
** COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

** Exhibit the following traits or abilities**:
** 1.
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
2.
Uses effective written and verbal communication skills to work cooperatively with customers and employees.
3.
Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.
4.
Seeks the input of others to achieve consensus.
5.
Comprehends, remembers and carries out instructions. The individual communicates any questions to a preceptor or Supervisor as the need arises.
6.
Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control. Accurately documents daily work activities according to established standards.
7.
Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Effectively communicates implications and/or applications of test methodologies.
8.
Conducts telephone and personal inquiries to any of the laboratory’s customers with courtesy, respect and confidentiality.
9.
Interprets laboratory information for healthcare providers

Offer advice to clinicians on possible causes of preanalytical variation in test results and on ways to minimize variation in patient testing. Assist clinicians in appropriate test selection for particular diagnostic dilemmas. Assist clinicians in evaluating unexpectedly abnormal test 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 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, 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…