Phlebotomist

Overview

Responsible for phlebotomy procedures in the conduct of clinical trials with emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants. Performs the practical activities of clinical studies according to protocol, regulatory requirements, SOPs, scope of practice and current training status.

• With supervision, ensures that clinical trials are conducted according to protocol requirements by utilizing the following techniques & procedures.
• Performs venipuncture, capillary, and/or IV specimens from study subjects according to established protocol, maintains aseptic technique.
• Performs proper and accurate sample management, including collection and identification of subject blood samples.
• Performs additional task list items as delegated and supervised by Charge Staff.
• Reviews Study Specific Trainings and applicable protocols for a thorough understanding of the study procedures, as they apply to their role and ensures that Delegation of Authority/Training Log for each study is completed in a proper and timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines, state and national laws and ethical standards.
• Observes and maintains all HIPAA, OSHA, and Exposure Control regulations and Emergency Response as required by applicable training.
• Creates and maintains accurate records of all protocol activities and events, as delegated and trained.
• Follows progress of volunteers and provides for their care, comfort and safety by attending to their needs during study participation.
• Participates in quality assurance of clinical research projects and initiates the need for same as it impacts on clinical practice.
• As required for study or site needs and if trained and delegated may be assigned study procedures such as obtaining participant information/histories/questionaries/meals/vital signs/EKGs/drug administration/specimen collection/luggage searches.

• Ability to read, write and interpret the English language.
• Portrays professionalism in all interactions at Spaulding Clinical.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, good organizational traits.
• Self-motivated
• Must be results-oriented, multi-tasking, quick learner, respond to the urgent needs of the team, and show a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and various shift availability required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens

• Phlebotomy certificate required
• Approximately 1 year of experience performing phlebotomy

Spaulding Clinical Research management has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education which may vary from the above listed skills and qualifications.