The Research Phlebotomist (Phlebotomist) will provide clinical support for a federally funded study, The DISCOVAR Study, housed in the Department of Epidemiology in the Fay W Boozman College of Public Health at UAMS. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Program Manager, the Research Phlebotomist will have primary responsibility for data and biological specimen collection (including blood draws via venipuncture) from study participants in Arkansas. With appropriate personal protection equipment and in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, the Research Phlebotomist will travel around the state to conduct clinic visits and home visits as needed. Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation to conduct study visits. Applicants bilingual in Spanish and English are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Salary: offered commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
Collection, Transport and Storage of Biological specimens
- Collects venous blood, saliva and blood spot samples, questionnaires and study forms from participants via home or clinic visits following standard operating procedures to facilitate compliance with all institutional and governmental policies and regulations.
- Transports/stores/ships samples and study forms to UAMS campus following standard operating procedures to facilitate compliance with all institutional and governmental policies and regulations.
- Processes samples using standard operating procedures to facilitate compliance with all institutional and governmental policies and regulations.
- Meets weekly and monthly project goals for data collection.
- Stores samples and record samples in electronic inventory at central Lab
- Maintains supplies and essentials for study.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintains accurate study records.
IRB, Research Integrity and Compliance, HIPAA
- Obtains and maintain HIPAA training annually.
- Acquires and maintains study required regulatory training e.g. Good Clinical Practice and Human Subject Protection which can be obtained via Citi Training.
- Adheres to study confidentiality policies, maintain study participant confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct.
- Performs quality control steps on data entry and data management.
- Audits participant files.
- Documents and reports protocol deviations to the Center’s IRB representative to address and ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide research support for other ongoing Center projects
- Conducts follow-up phone calls to study participants as needed
- Manages study files using study related databases
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of phlebotomy experience
- Current Licensed Phlebotomist in Arkansas (i.e., passed the National Council Licensure Examination).
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a variety of personalities under stressful circumstances.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak on the phone in a clear and professional manner, ability to adhere to standardized procedures and policy.
- Must have daily access to reliable transportation and be able to travel throughout the state. May involve overnight stays occasionally.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels including management internally and externally (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening)
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and IRB regulations for human research.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to carry/transport travel bag with supplies and biospecimens to and from participant homes and to UAMS lab
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting; 2+ years of experience with collection of biological specimens (includes blood collection via venipuncture)
- phlebotomy diploma from an accredited community college or program
- 3+ years in a clinical or public health research project
- 1+ year experience interviewing patients or participants for a research study
- 3+ years of experience with data collection for a clinical or epidemiologic research study, including collection of biological specimens
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Physical Requirements: Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 10 lbs or less
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Continuously
Talk: Continuously
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological, Sharp objects/tools
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