Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887.
The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.
Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
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.
Job Description
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technician performs clinical testing in laboratory areas where he/she is fully trained and in compliance with Federal, State and City regulations.
Performs laboratory tests where he/she is trained under the supervision of a technologist, supervisor, manager or director.
Performs instrument maintenance, and quality controls.
Performs correlations studies, linearities studies, dilution studies and precision studies
Obtains or receives laboratory specimens, performs standardized procedures both manual and automated.
Recognizes common technical problems and is able to correct them under supervision.
Performs testing with accuracy, efficiency and cost-effectively.
Telephone critical value results promptly and document them immediately.
Correctly prepares reagents and test samples.
Be able to enter and retrieve patient data accurately, utilizing the laboratory computer system.
Become familiar with troubleshooting techniques for the major instruments.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Attend, participate, and evaluate continuing and in-service education programs.
Work as a team player during all assignments.
Supporting the lab's compliance with TJC, NYSDOH and CAP
Additional duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements: Valid certification as a clinical laboratory technician issued by the NYSED
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