Phlebotomist, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Laboratory Associate-II will report directly to the Supervisor of STI Labs. The Laboratory Associate-II will supervise Laboratory Associate level-I staff who are performing phlebotomy duties in one of the Bureau’s clinics and train new Laboratory Associates. The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or
- Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above.
Responsibilities
- Train and supervise Laboratory Associate Level-I staff.
- Follow-up prescribed patient care and emergency procedures as necessary.
- Perform waived laboratory testing.
- Obtain and label blood specimens taken from patients.
- Label packages and storing specimens appropriately.
- Utilizing infection and safety practices.
- Maintain phlebotomy area and instruments before and after usage.
Benefits
- premium-free health insurance plan
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
