Lab Info Technician - per diem

About the role

Department/Unit: Microbiology Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: $43,599.00 - $56,679.00 Lab Info Tech: The Laboratory Information Technologist (LIT) receives specimens and verifies identification on these specimens, verifies information on the written request, transfers this information into the computer system and sends the specimen to the appropriate testing area(s). The LIT retrieves laboratory data and reports and assists authorized personnel, while maintaining patient confidentiality. This individual is also responsible for keeping the surrounding area clean and organized. Job

Duties

Utilizes computer systems to perform inquiries, order tests, transcribe results, generate billing, worksheets, and reports as assigned according to standard laboratory practices. Communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians and other hospital departments. Demonstrates basic-keyboarding skills needed for a highly computerized laboratory environment.

• Consults supervising technologist or laboratory services directory for assistance when necessary.
• Verifies that patient demographic information on specimen corresponds to that on the test order requisition.
• Verifies specimen acceptability according to laboratory procedures.
• Follows appropriate laboratory protocols for unacceptable specimens.

• Identifies specimens to be shared with other laboratory departments and follows appropriate interdepartmental procedures for shared specimens.
• Accessions test requests into the Laboratory Information System.
• Assists in maintaining, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Contacts health care provider/customer to clarify unclear requests.

Packages specimens for transport according to IATA guidelines and established laboratory protocols Experience and Education

Requirements

BS from an accredited college or university. Degree in science, computer science or business preferred. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.

Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.