Position : Specimen Management Clinical Lab Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy exp in hospital or regulated clinical setting
Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client : Medical Devices Company
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Description
- Certification is required in phlebotomy
- This is a laboratory-based position for Specimen Management Clinical Lab business unit.
- This position has specific assignments to evaluate, execute and report on the safety and efficacy of new or modified in-vitro diagnostic devices.
- They will possess technical competence in phlebotomy and sample processing for the clinical laboratory.
- The phlebotomist will recruit subjects for clinical studies and perform blood collections, prepare specimens for laboratory testing as well as perform screening procedures according to specific protocol procedure requirements.
- They will possess technical competence in performing laboratory pre- and post-analytic phases of sample processing (preparing samples/ specimens).
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all laboratory spaces according to laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
- Responsible for understanding product design and function and applying quality and regulatory standards.
- Utilize technical/scientific judgement to resolve technical issues.
- Works with many different disciplines (manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory, etc.), materials, products, and processes in the development and monitoring of acquisition and containment products. Possesses a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
- Formulates and conducts scientific investigations in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
- Explores, identifies, and recommends solutions, concepts and principles.
- Collects blood from volunteers for utilization in laboratory testing and in a manner, which ensures safety by following OSHA regulation, and preserves the confidentiality of the participants.
- Verifies subject availability and suitability for clinical studies according to the Associate Sample Collection Program (ASCP) and study protocol requirements.
- Verifies subject identification.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick collections.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily metrics of lab activities performed.
- Maintains quality results by following study protocol procedures and testing schedule; recording all pertinent information required during processing procedures. Follow methodologies in carrying routine tasks.
- Perform laboratory processing including pre- and post-analytic phases of samples/specimens.
- Produce accurate and reliable data.
- Research relevant topics and gather information/data.
- Adhere to correct procedures, policies and health/safety guidelines.
- Keep abreast of all industry developments and best practices.
- Document all activities, record results and insert/retrieve data.
- Maintain work area and equipment with upkeep of all lab spaces, removal of biohazard waste, cleaning all lab surfaces, and maintaining organization.
- Receive, unpack and correctly store all lab deliveries.
- Maintain records for refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
- Provide administrative assistance.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with IRB and other regulatory procedures.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances the clinical lab processing areas by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Interfaces with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Corporate Statistics, QA and Regulatory to insure the successful and timely completion of projects.
- Provides technical support to worldwide functions, Manufacturing, Marketing and other divisions as needed in the areas of training and product evaluation.
- Actively supports departmental, divisional and company policies and procedures.
- Maintains the proprietary and confidentiality interests of the company.
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Accredited Phlebotomy Program
Knowledge And Skills
- 5-10 years minimum phlebotomy experience in hospital or regulated clinical setting
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills
- Proficient in use of Outlook and Microsoft Teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
National Health-career Association (NHA) or the National Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Exam from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).