Laboratory Technician
About The Position
It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world. As a Lab Technician you will perform medical laboratory related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma, preferably a technical or vocational training in laboratory or phlebotomy
- A current BLS Certification
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
- Skill in venipuncture and blood processing
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
- At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience required
Responsibilities
- Obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
- Process and ship pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor
- Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
- Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
- Maintain accurate freezer sample logs
- Ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines)
- Interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies.
- Retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsor.
- Maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping.
- All PK samples must have source documents available in patient charts that are accurate and complete. All shipping and processing records should be maintained in the patient’s study folder
- Ensure lab kits and other supplies for all active studies are adequate, all supplies are in date and lab kit inventory is maintained and kept current. Ensure all supplies are clearly labeled for study
- Schedule appropriate courier for sample shipments. If too late for courier, be available to make arrangements to drop samples at FedEx, UPS, etc. if necessary
- Ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments
- Respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data
- Maintain laboratory equipment and work space in all areas
- Interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
- Register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System
- Attain and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit ( DDU ) lab
- Interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
