Phlebotomist

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Health insurance

Pension plan

Work from home up to two days

Wellness program

Job security

Job summary

The NYC Health Department invites applications for a Laboratory Associate in the Bureau of Public Health Clinics–Sexually Transmitted Infections. Responsibilities include CLIA-waived testing, specimen handling, quality control, and proper documentation in a secure lab setting.

Residence within NYC is generally required within 90 days of appointment; loan forgiveness and robust benefits are highlighted. This civil service role offers stability and public health impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of appropriate full-time lab experience or training, or 8 biology/chemistry/medical technology credits, or an equivalent combination.
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform CLIA-waived rapid testing for patients in the limited laboratory.
• Obtain, label, package, and store patient blood specimens appropriately.
• Maintain phlebotomy and lab area using safety protocols.
• Perform quality control and parallel testing and inventory.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing.
• Monitor temperatures in designated rooms, refrigerators, and incubators.
• Maintain required laboratory documentation.
• Notify lab technologists/supervisors of issues affecting test results.

Skills

Lab safety

Quality control

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Biology/chemistry/medical technology coursework

Job description

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research, and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections operates 8 Sexual Health clinics throughout New York City (NYC).

Open to Permanent Laboratory Associate and to candidates’ who filed for Laboratory Exam No. 5084, within the filing period From: April 9, 2025, To: April 29, 2025.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Perform CLIA waived rapid testing for patients in the limited laboratory.
• Obtain, label, package, and store patient(s) blood specimens appropriately.
• Maintain phlebotomy and laboratory area before and after each use by utilizing infectious and safety control protocols.
• Perform quality control and parallel testing and inventory.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing.
• Monitor storage and testing areas' temperatures for designated rooms, refrigerators, and incubators.
• Maintain the required laboratory documentation.
• Notify the laboratory technologists /supervisors of any problems that may affect the quality, accuracy and /or precision of a test result.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

LABORATORY ASSOCIATE - 21512

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent and:
• 1. One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or
• 2. Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or
• 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.