Phlebotomist

Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist is responsible for conducting blood draws for research participants in the Biobehavioral Mechanisms Explaining Disparities (BMED) Lab. The Phlebotomist will travel to participants’ homes to perform blood draws and transport specimens back to the laboratory (mileage will be reimbursed). The Phlebotomist will also perform blood draws in the BMED Lab on the Rice University campus.

This position handles sensitive and confidential information and must ensure that all participant information remains secure and confidential. This position is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is a certified Phlebotomist with calm professionalism and attention to detail. You excel at putting anxious patients at ease while ensuring 100% accuracy in specimen collection, labeling, and processing.

Workplace Location:

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $22.00 per hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED
- 0-1 year of experience
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program or equivalent documented training and hands-on experience performing venipuncture and specimen collection in a clinical setting
- Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.

Skills:

- Assess venipuncture sites and effectively locate and select appropriate veins for blood collection, including participants with difficult venous access
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with research participants
- Ability to follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Strong planning and scheduling skills

Preferences:

- Two or more years of phlebotomy experience
- Previous phlebotomy experience in a research setting

Essential Functions:

- Perform venipuncture, finger-prick, and capillary blood collection procedures on participants in a safe, accurate, and professional manner
- Verify participant identity and ensure specimens are properly labeled, handled, processed, and transported according to established procedures
- Prepare participants for blood collection, explain procedures, and provide reassurance and assistance as needed
- Identify and promptly report specimen-collection problems, labeling discrepancies, or other concerns
- Perform all other duties as assigned

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