Research Phlebotomist

Research Phlebotomist at Stanford University summary:
The Research Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and clinical measurements to support research studies within an academic clinical research unit. Responsibilities include specimen collection, scheduling participants, performing EKGs, maintaining research documentation, and assisting with participant recruitment and data management. The role requires strong organizational skills, medical knowledge, and active phlebotomy certification to ensure accurate and compliant clinical trial operations.
The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) is the leading academic center for Stanford Medicine and provides state of the art ambulatory and laboratory research services for over clinical trials and research projects. The center is a multidisciplinary organizational unit, whose mission is to streamline, accelerate, and promote the translation of basic discoveries into practical solutions that improve human health.
The CTRU is seeking two Research Phlebotomists to perform phlebotomy and duties related to the collection of clinical samples and assisting with the operational and administrative requirements to support the clinical trial operations for several research studies. This position will be involved in a range of duties including but not limited to phlebotomy, EKGs, scheduling and organizing participant appointments, reception duties, registering participants, reviewing participant medical orders, taking vital signs and weight and height measurements, assisting with logistics, and serving as liaison with internal and external colleagues.
The Research Phlebotomists report to the CTRU Nurse Manager. This position places a heavy emphasis on attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to multitask efficiently and accurately is required.

Duties include:

• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.

• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.

• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.

• Prepare research meals/perform kitchen clean up duties as needed for research participants in the unit.

• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.

• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent forms for study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.

• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.

• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.

• Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.

• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years phlebotomy experience.

• Experience as a phlebotomist, medical assistant or experience in a blood donor setting.

• Ability to record vital signs and prepare forms for data collection.

• Organizational skills to troubleshoot unplanned situations while still meeting established deadlines.

• Microsoft office suite or ability to learn new software.

• The ability to communicate professionally both in writing and verbally.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(REQUIRED):
General knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Active phlebotomy license, working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as EKG.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine…