Cytotechnologist I

Department/Unit:

Cytopathology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $26.37 - Max $ 42.19/hr

A Cytotechnician I & II receives and processes cytological specimens for testing that will aid in the detection and diagnosis of disease and/or monitor the progress of defined illnesses or treatments initiated by a physician. The Cytotechnician I & II performs laboratory procedures and provides support for the laboratory under the direct supervision of a qualified NYSED licensed, supervisor and under the general supervision of the director. This position requires the exercise of sound judgment and responsibility in those preparatory techniques in which the individual is qualified by education, training and experience.

- Must meet New York State Education Department requirements as a Cytotechnologist and hold a NYSED license in Cytotechnology.

-Must have a bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology OR

-A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an appropriate distribution of biology, chemistry and math courses and completed a program in Cytotechnology. OR

-Meets one of the grand-parenting requirements for licensure as a Cytotechnologist.

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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.