Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
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.
Job Description
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
Centrifuges and decants specimens.
Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies.
Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient’s medical records as assigned.
Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports.
Cleans and maintains equipment.
Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures.
Performs related work.
Minimum Qualifications
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,
Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
How To Apply
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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
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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