Laboratory Assistant

Job TitleNon Competitive HireAbout NYC Health + HospitalsSince 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work ShiftsHours per Week: 35 Shift: 12:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M Schedule: Rotating Days, including alternating weekendsDuties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position: Under direct supervision, prepares specimens for analysis. Performs recordkeeping, data entry and collection activities relating to patient specimens for diagnostic and treatment purposes using automated and/or manual systems. Performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests. 2. Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing. 3. Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems. 4. Centrifuges and decants specimens. 5. Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports. 6. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies. 7. Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient's medical records as assigned. 8. Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports. 9. Cleans and maintains equipment. 10. Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols. 11. Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures. 12. Performs related work.Minimum Qualifications1. Graduation from a Senior High School or High School Equivalency Diploma and one year of experience in a laboratory environment performing related work as described in position; or, 2. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.BenefitsNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits ProgramsHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online.