Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate and perform specimen collection, processing, shipment and recording. Coordinate the development of and assist with maintenance of paper flow for assigned protocols and dissemination of data resulting from the protocol. Screen and consent patients to lab protocols. Responsible for the abstraction of data from electronic health record, spreadsheets, charts, treatment records and external records for pharmaceutical companies, federal agencies, internal groups, and other institutions.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Phlebotomy/Sample Collection Percent Effort: 50%

Phlebotomy and blood processing skills. Prepares and/or aliquot specimens into appropriate transport containers and store in the appropriate transport conditions until pick up by courier. Complies with lab policies, technical procedures, safety rules, and infection control policies. Generate manifest for reference laboratory specimens and ensure all specimens and orders are accounted for. Ensures delivery to the proper testing laboratory or process following sponsor laboratory manual, use appropriate labels, and obtains results after each test completion. Prepare assigned protocol draw sheets, hard copies, protocol binders, per protocol. Responsible for identifying, locating and requesting both outside and inside tissue. As well as maintaining a chain of custody of all samples always.

Sample Organization Percent Effort: 20%

Responsible for maintaining an accurate database for each specific protocol. Responsible for maintaining a log of the collection of blood and tissue samples, and a log of where blood and tissue samples are stored or shipped. Accessions material into appropriate laboratory system, depending on trial. Participate in all preparation, reporting, and Sponsor Site visitations meeting to get to know protocol details, assessments time point, personal involve, contact information, inventory, supplies, laboratory manual, and shipping requirements. Responds to queries in a timely manner.

Supply/Kit Management Percent Effort: 10%

Manage inventory, supplies, shipping containers, air bill, labels, and contact information. Ensures adequate quantities of daily supplies are always on hand. Works with the supervisor manager to place monthly orders and monitors inventories. Ensures the inventory room is always in order. Assists in the design/workflow and implementation of clinical trials as additional trials are established and initiated. Works well on a team, including other data coordinators, registered nurses, clinical studies coordinators, supervisors, managers and physicians.

Communication/Written Skills Percent Effort: 10%

Develops and maintains a processing and tracking systems for all protocol related paperwork. A basic knowledge of medical terminology is required. Good written and spoken communication skills. Utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency. Must mindful of e-mail system and have timely response to emails coming in and going out. Must be able to follow written and verbal directions accurately and document such process. Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.

Trial Administration Percent Effort: 10%

May be assigned lab protocols and or provide back up on lab protocols. Complete consent process, to include but not limited to patient consent onto study (lab,PA), documentation of process, placing blood order, and tissue request. Assuring all processes are met, and or exceeded. Attends departmental and staff meetings as required. Remains responsible and accountable for all actions. Maintains contact with other institutions on clinical trials as required.

Other duties as assigned

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Education Preferred - Bachelor's degree

Experience Required - Three years of phlebotomy experience. Additional education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a one to one basis.

Experience Preferred - Experience as a lab tech

Preferred Cert - phlebotomy certification from American society of clinical pathologist board of registry or american cert agency

Onsite presence - REQUIRED

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 167857

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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