Utah Children Project/ECHO Program Phlebotomist

Overview

The Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program has an opening for an hourly Phlebotomist to work as part of a large, national children’s health study funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH). This research investigates how environmental factors influence child health and development. This project will follow children from childhood through adolescence and integrate data from multiple cohorts totaling more than 50,000 children from diverse backgrounds across the nation.

 

Job Summary:

This is an hourly position, with a flexible schedule for up to 10 hours per week, that may include business hours, evenings, and weekends depending on the study needs. This position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Performs phlebotomy on children and pregnant participants.
• Collects blood specimens from study participants in a clinical setting and at participant homes.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and transport of specimens to the laboratory.
• Provides input on ordering phlebotomy supplies.
• Completes all required ECHO training as well as university compliance training.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with child participants and their families.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification in phlebotomy or equivalent experience.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with pediatric populations is preferred.
• Flexible schedule and availability during evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols.

New Hire Training Requirements:

• IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within the first month of hire.
• USU and project compliance trainings within two months of hire.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.

Contact information for two professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$20 - $25 per hour (based on experience)

ADA

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP was established in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. The IDRPP has since grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, families, and the professionals who serve them.

 

The IDRPP is committed to hiring qualified people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds.  We recognize that diversity makes us stronger, and we welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference. We have high standards and we hire exceptio