Research Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the research staff and ongoing studies involving biospecimen collections across the lifespan and in study populations. Utilizes knowledge of pre-analytic information/techniques to successfully perform specimen collections including but not limited to capillary and venous blood collections, as well as saliva, hair and urine collections. Evaluates specimen integrity, update study records according to collection procedures, and perform in-house processing and cryopreservation of specimens.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures as they relate to communication and collection of biospecimens, blood and body fluid samples.
• Ability to adhere to all hospital and research laboratory policies and procedures, to include those initiated to prevent the exposure of patient, self, other employees to blood borne pathogens and safety hazards.
• Ability to evaluate each situation and handle it with the utmost professionalism, dedication and concern for the health and welfare of others demonstrating a high level of customer service skills.
• Ability to have dedication and concern for the health and welfare of others.
• Ability to perform procedures which are uncomfortable or painful to the participant while helping them to feel cared for as individuals.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to work well with infants, children and adults of all abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in phlebotomy required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pediatric phlebotomy and biospecimen collection preferred.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced technical skill in the collection of blood samples and acts as a resource to research staff.
• Evaluates and accurately process samples upon receipt.
• Operates testing instrumentation and performs testing kits, evaluating results and reporting resorts according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicates with study team members and other appropriate staff concerning procedures and results.
• Performs and records necessary quality control procedures.
• Stocks supplies, fills supply orders for research laboratories and communicates supply needs to supervisor or designee.
• Adherences to all policies and procedures relating to blood, hair and body fluid (e.g., saliva, urine), collection, processing, testing and storage.
• Acts as a departmental liaison to research and hospital staff providing information related to specimen requirements, test results, and assisting with troubleshooting guidance and/or refers problems within departmental guidelines.
• Attends required staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and efficient use of time and materials including knowledge and self-direction.
• Performs clerical functions to include, but not limited to, completion of requisitions for reference lab testing at the hospital clinic, maintaining research databases, and filing completed test records and other regulatory documents.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED