NYC Health Hospitals is hiring: Phlebotomist in New York

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women's and children's services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It's Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 800 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.

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.

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Work Shifts

7:00 A.M - 3:30 P.M
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under supervision of licensed personnel, performs phlebotomy procedures to provide ancillary support to laboratories in drawing blood from patient/client for testing and diagnostic procedures and in support of a blood donor program. Cleans laboratory equipment and performs clerical duties in support of laboratory/phlebotomy activity.

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Draws blood for laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
2. May perform blood drawing procedures to support a blood donor program.
3. Provides instruction to patients in order to obtain test samples as required. Collects specimens.
4. Follows procedures on identification of patient and patient specimens and performs related documentation.
5. Inputs phlebotomy requisitions via automated or manual logging systems.
6. Maintains required records and logs.
7. Assists in collecting, cleansing, inspecting and storage of related laboratory equipment.
8. Performs clerical tasks in support of blood drawing activities.
9. Adheres to infection control practices including blood/body fluid precautions and isolation techniques.
10. Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from a senior high school or evidence of having passed an examination for a High School Equivalency Diploma; or,
2. Satisfactory combination and education, training and experience; and,
3. Successful completion of the prescribed training program for Phlebotomist.

Benefits

NYC 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 Programs

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