Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Full-time

NYC-ALL BOROS

Exam may be required

Department: Clinical Operations

$52,810.00 $56,589.00

Job Description

ONLY 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 Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research, and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections operates 8 Sexual Health clinics throughout New York City (NYC). Position Summary: Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Associate will serve as a Phlebotomist at one of the Bureau's Public Health Clinics. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform CLIA waived rapid testing for patients in the limited laboratory. - Obtain, label, package, and store patient(s) blood specimens appropriately. - Maintain phlebotomy and laboratory area before and after each use by utilizing infectious and safety control protocols. - Perform quality control and parallel testing and inventory. - Participate in internal and external proficiency testing. - Monitor storage and testing areas' temperatures for designated rooms, refrigerators, and incubators. - Maintaining the required laboratory documentation. - Notifying the laboratory technologists /supervisors of any problems that may affect the quality, accuracy and /or precision of a test result.

Minimum Qualifications

High 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.

Preferred Skills

-Phlebotomy experience.

55a Program

This 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 Forgiveness

As 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

Residency Requirement

New 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 Information

The 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.