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About NYC Health + Hospitals.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality health care 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. At NYC Health + Hospitals- Post Acute Care. Our Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for individuals in need of short-term, long-term care, or hospice care. Our facilities are rated as a Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report.

NYC Health + Hospitals - Henry J Carter - 1752 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035 (Harlem).

NYC Health + Hospitals - Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility - 227 Madison St, Manhattan, NY 10002 (Lower East Side).

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager/Director, with a broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making skills. Supervises, trains, and assigns duties in the laboratory for technologists, phlebotomists, and clerical staff to ensure absolute coverage of the laboratory. Performs moderate and low complexity clinical laboratory tests on specimens for screening and diagnostic purposes. Participates in validation studies for the laboratory. Assist in training the nursing staff on new and ongoing laboratory procedures. Participates in proficiency test for laboratory compliance and readiness. Provide ancillary support to the Respiratory Department, Nursing Facility, and Diagnostic Treatment Center for testing and diagnostic procedures for the laboratory. Cleans laboratory equipment and performs clerical duties in support of laboratory/phlebotomy duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Gouverneur laboratory, dispatch, quality control, quality assurance, and inventory.

• Directly supervises technologists, phlebotomists, and clerical staff in the performance of their duties routinely throughout the day. Regularly completes performance appraisals on findings and conducts counsel when applicable with the laboratory manager, and upon completion of the appraisal.
• Schedules staff, ensuring fair and equal policies are followed.
• Reports and files of infectious disease reports sent from Northwell, Bellevue, NYSDOH via telephone, fax, printer, or mail.
• Draws blood for laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures in accordance with laboratory/hospital established protocols/procedures.
• Provide instruction to patients to ensure the integrity of specimens and appropriateness of specimens.
• Follows laboratory/hospital policy and procedures for identifying patients and patient specimens.
• Perform in Epic electronic medical record, thorough and adequate chart review before collecting labels for scheduled tests.
• Maintains required laboratory records and logs.
• Conducts scheduling and registration of laboratory patients. Employs proper verification of medical insurance and identification.
• Responsible for the maintenance of laboratory equipment; Submits tickets: inventory/stock of lab supplies; and checks for expired supplies.
• Performs clerical tasks in support of blood drawing activities, including accessioning of laboratory specimens via Cerner, the laboratory information system.
• Adheres to Infection Control practices, including blood/body fluid precautions and isolation techniques.
• Adheres to safety precautions to prevent errors and finger sticks.
• Responsible for reviewing and following up on POC quality control.
• POC validation studies as assigned by the supervisor.
• Review and follow up on incomplete work lists.
• Documentation and tabulation of Laboratory and POC statistical data.
• Performs duties related to departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid license as a clinical laboratory technologist issued by the NYSED.
• One (1) year of full-time paid experience as a technologist performing pertinent tests and analyses in a clinical laboratory as defined in Title V, Section 571 of the New York State Public Health Law.

Department Preferences:

• Knowledge of medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 and other latest.
• Knowledge of laboratory organization in the hospital and reference. Knowledge of NYSDOH standards Part 1, General Systems Standards, and Clinical Laboratory Statute and Regulations Part 58.
• Four years of laboratory experience.

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 discount programs.

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