Laboratory Assistant
New York, NY New York, NY Full-time Full-time 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago About NYC Health
Hospitals Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals.
Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices.
Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered.
Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas:
Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.
At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
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.
Visit us at www.
nyc.
gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description Purpose of Position:
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.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1.
Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
2.
Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
3.
Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
4.
Centrifuges and decants specimens.
5.
Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
6.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies.
7.
Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient's medical records as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
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, 2.
Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
How To Apply Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn:
Recruitment Unit 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.
Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information:
https:
//studentaid.
ed.
gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Hospitals Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals.
Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices.
Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered.
Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas:
Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.
At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
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.
Visit us at www.
nyc.
gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description Purpose of Position:
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.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1.
Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
2.
Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
3.
Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
4.
Centrifuges and decants specimens.
5.
Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
6.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies.
7.
Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient's medical records as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
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, 2.
Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
How To Apply Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn:
Recruitment Unit 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.
Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information:
https:
//studentaid.
ed.
gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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