UTS - Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician (KANNAPOLIS, NC)

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Position Summary Summary: Working under the general supervision of the Clinical Research Core Manager, this position supports the operation of the Clinical Research Core (CRC) and any clinical studies that utilize the services that the core provides.

This will include support the following duties: Job Duties: * Start IVs and blood draws from IVs following clinical best practices for bloodborne pathogens and SOPs * Collect and process human specimens including but not limited to blood, urine, stool, and saliva.

This includes but is not limited to centrifuging, aliquoting, and sample storage * Compile data from study equipment and record lab results in participant files * Maintain study records according to study protocols and HIPPA regulations * Handle participant recruitment, eligibility screenings, and informed consent * Perform anthropometric and clinical measurements including but not limited to blood pressure, height, and weight * May assist in coordinating the daily operations of the Clinical Research Core * May train and/or supervise other technicians in laboratory processing techniques * May assist with metabolic kitchen maintenance in conjunction with Kitchen Manager Minimum Education and Experience Requirements * Currently licensed or certified in the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic, Advanced EMT, LPN, or RN Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Essential Qualifications * Experience with and comfortable in placing, assessing, and managing IVs for purposes of repeated blood collection.

If no IVs experience, we are willing train individuals with excellent phlebotomy skills * Ability to work independently, possibly as the only licensed or certified staff onsite during study visits (additional study staff and management available to support non-medical activities) * CITI certification or willingness to complete training upon hire * Currently licensed or certified in the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic, Advanced EMT, LPN, or RN * Early mornings, evenings, and weekends shifts may be required Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preferred Qualifications: * Coursework in Nursing or related field preferred * Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Special Instructions UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University are collaborating to extend NC State's internal temporary staffing function as a shared service for both institutions.

Under this partnership, UTS provides exclusive temporary staffing services to UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State, employing candidates to work as temporary employees in a variety of jobs on both campuses.

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