Phlebotomist

City of New York • New York, NY

17d • $31 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Public Health Clinics 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. The BPHC (TB) strives to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health threat in New York City. The Laboratory Associate will work in one of the TB clinics and report to the Lab Supervisor.

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. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and label specimens (i.e. blood, sputum, urine, etc.)
• Collect and verify patient identification and signature on consenting registration form.
• Comply with infection control practices and protocols.
• Prepare, store, and preserve specimens.
• Preform tests employing standard controls utilizing manual or automatic techniques.
• Record results or ensure that results are returned electronically from processing laboratories to the electronic medical record (EMR) and submit reports to physicians.
• File lab results on paper by scanning to EMR.
• Monitor/track lab results ensuring that all specimens collected and referred to the testing laboratory have results in paper or electronically. This includes following up on delayed specimen results.
• Train employees in lower levels or titles who are new to phlebotomy as needed (Lab Associate 1, PHA level staff).
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies necessary to provide venipuncture and sputum inductions services.
• Maintain work environment in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Assist with special related tasks and projects.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED