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Posted Job Title

Temporary Phlebotomist

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

This posting is for a part-time temporary skilled phlebotomist who has experience with providing mobile phlebotomy services. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced human immunology and virology laboratory as well as in a clinical or home visit setting. The phlebotomist will support the work associated with multiple clinical research projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing phlebotomy home visits using the employee's vehicle, delivering samples to the lab for processing in a time-dependent manner, and scheduling phlebotomy in home or in clinic visits. The successful candidate will demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, data quality and have solid computer skills. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM (flexible).

Job Description

Job Duties:

* Obtain blood specimens from patients by performing venipuncture. Adhere to Penn Medicine's policies and procedures and conforms to all safety practices

* Secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by the study protocol.

* Contact study participants to schedule phlebotomy visits including follow-up and pre-visit reminders.

* Serve as a liaison between research study participants, study team and Project Director

* Properly label samples and register/record in LabVantage

* Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

Phlebotomy certification and 3-5 years of experience in phlebotomy with pediatric experience preferred. This position requires excellent oral and written communication, strong working knowledge of basic computer skills and solid problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with clinicians, researchers, patients, and families is required. Certification in pediatric phlebotomy and experience with accessing electronic medical records is preferred. Familiarity with health systems research is desired but not required.

Position contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $21.61 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.