Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

McKesson•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join their team. SCRI is one of the largest community-based cancer programs, focused on advancing oncology treatments and improving outcomes for cancer patients globally. The mission of SCRI is to transform care and personalize treatment through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, redefining cancer care worldwide. The successful candidate will be responsible for drawing blood and performing other related clinical duties for patients enrolled in clinical trials. SCRI is a leading oncology research organization, conducting community-based clinical trials and drug development for over three decades. In 2022, SCRI expanded its clinical trial access through a joint venture with former US Oncology Research. The institute has conducted over 850 first-in-human clinical trials and contributed to pivotal research leading to many FDA-approved cancer therapies in the last decade. SCRI's network includes more than 1,300 physicians enrolling patients in clinical trials at over 200 locations across 20+ U.S. states. McKesson, the parent company, is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company dedicated to making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable, fostering a culture of growth, impact, and innovation.

Requirements

High school diploma
Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and bodily fluids
Knowledge of HIPAA
Experience with venipuncture and Blood Processing
Experience with EKG Collections
Experience with port Accessing, Flushing, and De-Accessing
Current BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Technical School Certification in phlebotomy/lab
Experience in research

Responsibilities

Draw blood and other related clinical duties for patients enrolled on clinical trials
Access, flush, and de-access ports
Perform peripheral and port lab draws
Obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
Verify of all prepared lab kits against EMR
Report all known regimen issues to the Protocol Excellence team for correction
Assist in Sarah Cannon Research Institute Oncology Partners (SCRI OP) Infusion Room with collection of blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
Assist physicians with procedures, as needed
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed (i.e. bathroom, relocating within the clinic, etc.)
Perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients
Responsible for collection of all pharmacokinetic blood draws on patients in the hospital
Complete and submit FMLA paperwork
Perform Guardant 360, Myriad, and Tempus collections and complete all necessary paperwork for submission
Ship these tests
Responsible for delivering STAT labs to the CMC laboratory for processing
Track and document tumor lesion photos for all required patients
Respond to queries generated from study sponsor and contract lab regarding patient/sample data
Interface with SCRI OP and CMC laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
Ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits