Phlebotomist, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York, NY

7h • $31 - $33

About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks a phlebotomist to work in one of its tuberculosis clinics. The Bureau’s mission includes promoting community health, providing New Yorkers with resources to make informed health decisions, identifying and treating tuberculosis, preventing its spread, and eliminating it as a public health threat in New York City. The position reports to the Lab Supervisor.

The phlebotomist collects, labels, prepares, stores, and preserves specimens; performs tests using manual or automated techniques and standard controls; and ensures that laboratory results are recorded or returned electronically to the electronic medical record (EMR) and submitted to physicians. The role also tracks results, follows up on delayed specimens, maintains supplies and a compliant work environment, and works with a multidisciplinary team. The employee may train staff new to phlebotomy and assist with related tasks and projects.

This position is listed as Laboratory Associate (title code 21512). Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the listed laboratory experience, training, or college-credit qualifications. Compensation is USD 31.19–USD 33.42. The posting notes that candidates may be eligible for loan forgiveness and describes City employee benefits, a possible work-from-home policy depending on position, and job security.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In addition to the high school diploma or equivalent, one of the following: one year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology from an accredited college or university; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience/training and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and label specimens, including blood, sputum, and urine.
• Collect and verify patient identification and signatures on consent and registration forms.
• Comply with infection control practices and protocols.
• Prepare, store, and preserve specimens.
• Perform tests using standard controls and manual or automatic techniques.
• Record results or ensure results are returned electronically from processing laboratories to the EMR, and submit reports to physicians.
• File laboratory results on paper by scanning them into the EMR.
• Monitor and track laboratory results, ensuring that collected and referred specimens have results available on paper or electronically, and follow up on delayed results.
• Train employees in lower-level titles who are new to phlebotomy, as needed.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies for venipuncture and sputum induction services.
• Maintain the work environment in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Assist with related special tasks and projects.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan, described as saving employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Potentially greater job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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