McKesson · 2 weeks ago
Research Care Associate
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMcKesson is a leading healthcare company, and they are seeking a Phlebotomist/Research Care Associate to join their team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. In this role, you will perform blood draws and other clinical duties for patients enrolled in clinical trials, ensuring accurate documentation and assisting with patient care activities.
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Responsibilities
You will access, flush, and de-access ports
You will perform peripheral and port lab draws
You will obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
You will prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
You will utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
You will verify of all prepared lab kits against EMR
You will report all known regimen issues to the Protocol Excellence team for correction
You will 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
You will assist physicians with procedures, as needed
You will assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed (i.e. bathroom, relocating within the clinic, etc.)
You will perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients
You will be responsible for collection of all pharmacokinetic blood draws on patients in the hospital
You will complete and submit FMLA paperwork
You will perform Guardant 360, Myriad, and Tempus collections and complete all necessary paperwork for submission. You will ship these tests
You will be responsible for delivering STAT labs to the CMC laboratory for processing
You will track and document tumor lesion photos for all required patients
You will respond to queries generated from study sponsor and contract lab regarding patient/sample data
You will interface with SCRI OP and CMC laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
You will ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, preferably a Technical School Certification in phlebotomy/lab
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
Preferred
Experience in research
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
Founded in 1833
10001+ employees
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