Cytotechnologist (1st Shift and Sign-on Bonus) - #607323

Schedule: Full TIme 1st Shift

Position: Cytotechnologist

Location: Laboratory Alliance of CNY, Operations Center, 113 Innovation Lane, Liverpool, NY 13088

ABOUT US: Laboratory Alliance is the area’s largest state-licensed laboratory, providing clinical and anatomic pathology testing to a 16-county region in Central New York. As the laboratory of choice for most local healthcare providers, more than three million tests are performed annually at our laboratories at our Operations Center in Liverpool and at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary

Under the medical direction of the pathologist and under the administrative direction of the Technical Manager or site Manager, the Cytotechnologist is a clinical laboratory practitioner who, pursuant to established and approved protocols of the NYS Department of Health, performs cytological procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, as determined by the department. May have frequent contact with patients, hospital employees, physicians, pathologists, nursing personnel, visitors, laboratory personnel, vendors, regulatory or accrediting agencies and students. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

High complexity testing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology, or related area and qualify as a Cytotechnologist under NYS Department of Education and NYS Department of Health. Registered with the NYSDOH. New York State Department of Education license or a limited permit is required.

Work Environment And Hazards

The work environment is primarily a laboratory setting with high risk exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly both stationary and required to move about from work station to station. Frequently required to perform duties associated with the use of a computer and laboratory instruments; to grasp small objects and perform tasks associated with eye-hand coordination; to distinguish details of objects less than a few feet away and determine and detect difference between size, color, numbers, shades, and brightness, as well as differentiate sounds. Must have the ability to frequently lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

Skills And Other Requirements

Ability to make independent decisions, proven interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt to changing workload and stressful situations, and resolve routine problems without supervision.

APPLY ONLINE Or Send Resume And Cover Letter To

Laboratory Alliance of CNY 115 Continuum Drive Suite 2A Liverpool, NY 13088 Attn: Human Resources Fax:(315) 461-3020

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