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New York Health

Lab Medical Assistant Urology (Bilingual English/Spanish)

New York Health, New York

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Why Join Our Team?
At New York Health (NYH) , we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.
Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
Job Description:
Lab Medical Assistant (Urology) (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Location: Washington Heights, NY
Hours: 4/10 hr days, Mon-Fri 8a-6p
Organization: New York Health (NYH)

Why Join Us?
New York Health (NYH) is revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With advanced facilities and a commitment to personalized healthcare, NYH is raising the standard for patient care in our communities. Join us in our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
In This Role, You Will:
  • Weigh patients and ensure proper labeling of collected samples.
  • Ensure knowledge of collection tubes and proper labeling of collected samples.- Run CBCs (Complete Blood Counts) to ensure timely patient treatment.
  • Perform venipuncture, urine dipsticks, stool testing, and run tests for Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV.
  • Make blood smears upon provider request and assist in troubleshooting any issues.
  • Ensure accurate quality control procedures are followed prior to patient testing.
  • Operate centrifuges and perform maintenance as required.
  • Pour plasma/serum into transfer tubes, and prepare specimens for various conditions (room temperature, frozen, refrigerated, warm, light-sensitive).
  • Handle specimens according to established protocols for in-house and send-out testing
  • Operate CBC analyzers (XN430/50, XS1000i/c, Poch 100i) and document daily startup and shutdown.
  • Run, monitor, and troubleshoot quality controls and report any critical values to providers.
  • Perform and document all routine maintenance, including monthly rinses
  • Identify and process orders efficiently in LIS (Laboratory Information System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
  • Perform glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood tests, PT/INR tests, and urine pregnancy tests (OSOM).
  • Operate and maintain the Siemens Clinitek Status Urinalysis Analyzer.
  • Log into Labdaq, maintain requisitions, and create and adjust patient profiles.
  • Enter rapid order test codes, verify CBCs, and rerun critical results, documenting accordingly.
  • Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.
We Require:
  • Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma.
  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
  • Experience with phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
  • Proficient in LIS/EMR systems, including LABDAQ.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and training skills.
  • Adaptability to changes in responsibilities and office environments.
What We Offer:
  • Salary: Starting at $24.65 Based on Location per hour
  • Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
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*New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*