Phlebotomist
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE LABORATORY ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Job description
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 (BPHC) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) has the mission of improving the sexual heath 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 BPHC STI operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics throughout New York City (NYC). Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Obtaining and labeling blood specimens taken from patients. 2. Labeling packages and storing specimens appropriately for transportation to labs. 3. Utilizing infection and safety practices. 4. Maintaining phlebotomy area and instruments before and after usage. 5. Performing waived laboratory testing (Pregnancy Tests, Rapid HIV, Urinalysis and Rapid Trichomonas tests). 6. Following-up prescribed patient care and emergency procedures as necessary. 7. Assisting...