Department/Unit:

　　Cytopathology

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Salary Range: Min. $28.99/hr - Max $46.39/hr

　　A Cytotechnologist utilizes knowledge and anatomical laboratory experience to perform the analyses of cytopathology specimens in an accurate and timely manner. The Cytotechnologist performs analyses that aid clinicians in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or the monitoring of the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility. The Cytotechnologist works under the supervision of the director or NYSED licensed supervisor in the subspecialty of Cytology/Cytopathology.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Performs testing and reports results on laboratory specimens

　　Thoroughly, accurately and legibly documents test results and quality control

　　Demonstrates and uses the applicable computer systems

　　Listens well, takes direction and engages in interactive dialogues with others.

　　Meets the diagnostic performance guideline established by the medical director

　　Prepares Cytologic specimens for analysis that will aid in the diagnosis/monitoring of disease

　　Performs maintenance and quality control procedures

　　Thoroughly and accurately enters specimen information and verifies patient demographics.

　　Possesses ability to train new staff, cytotechnicians, students, and pathology residents.

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　　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. 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

　　Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

　　Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

　　Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

　　A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

　　Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

　　Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.