It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Phlebotomist/Research Care Associate
You will draw blood and other related clinical duties for patients enrolled on clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Access, flush, and de-access ports
- Perform peripheral and port lab draws
- Obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
- Prepare study supplies and source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
- Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
- Verify all prepared lab kits against EMR
- Report all known regimen issues to the Protocol Excellence team for correction
- Assist in the SCRI Oncology Partners (SCRI OP) Infusion Room with collection of blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
- Assist physicians with procedures, as needed
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed
- Perform buccal swabs on pharmacokinetics (PK) patients
- Responsible for collection of all pharmacokinetic blood draws on patients in the hospital
- Complete and submit FMLA paperwork
- Perform Guardant 360, Myriad, and Tempus collections and complete all necessary paperwork for submission; ship these tests
- Deliver STAT labs to the CMC laboratory for processing
- Track and document tumor lesion photos for all required patients
- Respond to queries generated from study sponsor and contract labs regarding patient/sample data
- Interface with SCRI OP and CMC laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
- Ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits
Qualifications
- 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
- Experience in research is preferred
- Current BLS Certification
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Learn more about our research offerings by exploring our materials.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please consider the general information available with our benefits resources.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.