Review Vacancy
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34831 to $42895 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Completed an approved Medical Assistant Program (see Note 3) which is a minimum of one year in duration;
Or 2. completed an approved Medical Assistant Program (see Note 3) which is less than one year in duration AND post Medical Assistant Program experience in a clinical/health care setting that together equals at least one year;
Or 3. a license, limited permit, or be eligible for a limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State or Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
NOTES: 1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified,
will be accepted on a prorated basis.
2. New York State residence is not required.
3. Your program must be accredited through the New York State Education Department (either as a higher educational institution or through the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision), the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). If your education in this field is from an institution outside the United States, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be assigned to the EHS Cohoes Clinic and the primary duties will include:
• At least 60% travel to offsite locations throughout the State.
• Conducting medical diagnostic tests using a variety of equipment, including blood pressure cuffs, vision machine (ortho-rater), hearing machine, electrocardiography (ECG) machine, and spirometer (pulmonary).
• Calibrating and adjusting instruments, and recording test results independently.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Obtaining urine samples for drug testing, including a chain of custody forms, and assisting with the packaging of blood specimens.
• Filing, copying, data entry and other clerical tasks.
Additional Comments A resume and cover letter will NOT be accepted.
Please SUBMIT the NYS-APP https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf.
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