ueens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-qualit 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 person.

Work Shifts

12:00 am-8:00 am

Job Description
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 by established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting, and distribution of reports.
6. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distribution supplies.
7. Delivers laboratory results in designated areas, and files results in patient's medical records as assigned.
8. Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis, and distributes reports.
9. Cleans and maintains equipment.
10. Provide laboratory results by established procedures and protocols.
11. Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures.
12. Performs related work.

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 the position; or,
2. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

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 program