Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health 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.

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.

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.

8. Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports.

9. Cleans and maintains equipment.

10. Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

11. Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures.

12. Performs related work.

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.

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 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 programs