Phlebotomist

PhlebotomistDEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENEPart-timeNYC-ALL BOROSExam may be requiredDepartment: Clinical Operations$31.19 – $33.42Job DescriptionONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE LABORATORY ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: 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. Job Duties and 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.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or its equivalent and: 1. One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or 2. Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.