Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomist – Research performs a variety of venipuncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from subjects enrolled in research studies, clinical trials and GMP collections and is responsible to ensure the safety and welfare of study participants. The Phlebotomist – Researchis part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists. S/he acts as a liaison between the clinical departments, laboratory department, subjects and the study team to ensure a smooth flow of the sample collection. S/he, while being independent and successful at performing venipuncture and skin puncture on a wide range of patients, is also able to aide in the training of other Research Phlebotomists in all aspects of the Service. KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES • Performs venipuncture, capillary, and/or intravenous specimen collection from study subjects according to established procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles, and obtains additional assistance when judged necessary. • Performs other specimen collections (i.e. saliva, swabbing etc.) • Interacts with subjects to obtain information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears and elicits cooperation. • Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive subjects’ identification and records appropriate collection information on proper requisitions. • Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures specimens collection according to approved protocols, and the collected specimens are properly labeled and suitable for subsequent analysis by Research Laboratory staff. • Ensures that all the tests required to be performed, are done in compliance with the protocols. • Maintains inventory of supplies and re-order as required. Stocks supplies on carts and hand trays for easier transition to other locations. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. • Responds to questions/queries and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, and test additions, priority changes (from routine to STAT and vice versa). • Ensures quality control, quality assurance and maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures. • Keeps excellent recording keeping skills, using paper and electronic methods. • Works under the general supervision and administrative direction from the appropriate Team Leader, as well as direction and supervision of the Research Project Manager and Principal Investigator, or designee, as required. • Ensures that all specimen collections and processing are performed in compliance as applicable with ISO 9001, ISO 17021 or ISO 15189 standards and JCI and CAP guidelines. • Prepares samples for delivery to the requestor/Customer for internal transportation or shipment as appropriate. • Completes and keeps up to date on role-required trainings.