Phlebotomist

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

65d • Remote

About The Position

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, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. 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

• Performs and reports quality Control testing on a weekly basis in the blood room for rapid (INSTI) HIV in accordance with the policy and procedures (SOPM).
• Performs and reports quality Control testing on a weekly basis for all reagents in the blood room for rapid (INSTI) HIV in accordance with the policy and procedures (SOPM).
• Monitoring temperature for refrigerators and GC incubator.
• Informs patients of the purpose and the type of testing. Specimens are obtained in a courteous and professional manner.
• Specimens are stored safely and preserved in a designated area in accordance with the Bureau's policy and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized work areas and properly equipped with supplies needed.

Benefits

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees