Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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.

Work Shifts

12am-8:00am

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Performs a full range of services as assigned under the general supervision of the Technologist, Supervisor and Assistant Director, the Director of Pathology and the Lab Administrator.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Biochemistry

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs laboratory tests with accuracy, efficiency and cost-effectiveness where he/she is trained under the supervision of a technologist, supervisor, manager or director, in accordance with KCH laboratory established procedure.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibration and quality controls with a level of competence and within the guidelines of KCH laboratory established policy and procedure.
• Obtains and receives laboratory specimens.
• Performs standardized procedures both manual and automated; report results and maintains records of test examinations within the guidelines of policy and procedure of the KCHC laboratory (SOP).
• Correctly prepares reagents and test samples.
• Reports critical value results promptly and documents them immediately as per KCHC laboratory established guidelines.
• Recognizes common technical problems and is able to correct them under supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures when necessary.
• Correctly prepares reagents and test samples.
• Enters and retrieves patient data accurately, utilizing the laboratory information system (LIS}.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attends and participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Follows safety protocol at all times.
• Understands and practices the elements of the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical laboratory terminology.
• Prepares packages for shipment within the guidelines of KCHC laboratory established policy and procedure.
• Addresses issues or situations that require immediate or additional attention and informs Supervisor or other appropriate leadership of such situations.
• Participates in internal/external quality assurance /performance improvement activities and programs, departmental and team/committee meetings, and facility-wide training.

Work Aids:
Includes the safe use and handling of toxic, infectious, fumes, electrical and other biohazardous substances.

Reports to:
Section Supervisor
Assistant Director
Director of Pathology
Lab Administrator

Minimum Qualifications
1. VaIid certification as a clinical laboratory technician issued by the NYSED.

Special Note:
1. Successful completion of an appropriate training program for phlebotomy (satisfactory to the laboratory director) must be completed prior to an individual performing such work.

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

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: KIN-05202024-1287