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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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:

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• 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.