Phlebotomist, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
Core
Collect and process clinical specimens (blood, sputum, urine) for tuberculosis testing and public health surveillance in NYC clinics.
Role type
Clinical phlebotomist and laboratory technician
Builds
Specimen collection, processing, and result reporting for TB prevention programs
Domain
Public health / Clinical laboratory
Required skills
Venipuncture, specimen collection and labeling, patient identification verification, infection control protocols, manual and automatic lab techniques, EMR data entry, supply management
Preferred skills
Training new staff, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, manual and automatic lab equipment
Responsibilities
Obtain and label specimens; collect and verify patient identification; comply with infection control practices; prepare, store, and preserve specimens; perform tests using standard controls; record results in EMR; monitor and track lab results; train lower-level staff; maintain adequate supplies; maintain work environment compliance
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
