Phlebotomist / Hospital Assistant 3

CTSI

Full Time

81085BR

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Services (CRS) of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) integrates eight
clinical sites across San Francisco and Oakland that provide an array of adult and pediatric services and translate
promising research ideas into successful protocols. The CRS provides an array of services, such as Nursing
Services and Sample Processing Laboratories. The CRS is the largest NIH funded program in the Clinical and
Translational Science Institute.

Under supervision of the Administrative Nurse, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and
in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients
being seen at the CRS Clinical Research Unit. The incumbent will perform assigned patient care and laboratory
procedures in support of services provided to patients within the center. The incumbent is required to follow
research protocols and maintain all necessary documentation. S/he works as a team member with other staff and
consistently projects a professional, caring, and courteous demeanor.
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Department Description

The Clinical Research Services (CRS) of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) integrates eight clinical sites across San Francisco and Oakland that provide an array of adult and pediatric services and translate promising research ideas into successful protocols. The CRS provides an array of services, such as Nursing Services and Sample Processing Laboratories. The CRS is the largest NIH funded program in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

Under supervision of the Administrative Nurse, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients being seen at the CRS Clinical Research Unit. The incumbent will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of services provided to patients within the center. The incumbent is required to follow research protocols and maintain all necessary documentation. S/he works as a team member with other staff and consistently projects a professional, caring, and courteous demeanor.

Required Qualifications

* Graduation from high school
* Three years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and skills, knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
* Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
* Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
* Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows
* Prior Database experience
* Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.
* The incumbent must have the skills and experience to successfully complete blood draws with a population
with high rates of mental illness, substance use, histories of ill health and injection drug use.
* This position requires timely data entry of all processing related information from the Laboratory reference forms, CRO Requisitions, and shipping air bills into the sample processing Laboratory information management system Database. This information contains PHI so all necessary precautions must be in place. Time management skills and the ability to follow protocols to ensure that samples are processed within the appropriate time window (ability to assign priority to the most perishable samples).

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior experience with APeX (EPIC electronic medical record system)
* Prior experience with Freezerworks Laboratory Information Management System.
* Good Clinical Practices and CITI training
* Prior clinical research experience
* Prior experience with iLab

License/Certification

• Current Phlebotomy license (CPT)

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco VA Medical Center, Various Work Sites, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday days, 8-hour shifts; occasional evenings, Saturdays