Phlebotomist (Casual) - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Phlebotomist (Casual)

Department

Program Support | Food, Nutrition and Health Program | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Compensation Range

$ $30.80 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

March 29, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2025

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Organizational Status

This position works with the Principal Investigator s research group, including graduate students and research assistants.

Work Performed

Matches the identity to all physical and electronic documentation
Selects the correct collection tubes for the lab tests that have been requested
Labels each tube with the proper information for further sample analyses in the lab
Fills out documents related to the samples
Safely handles and transports all specimens
Properly disposes of medical waste such as used needles
Performs other duties as necessary

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Supervision Received

Reports to the Principal Investigator however, on a day-to-day basis, this position works closely and receives direction from graduate students.

Supervision Given

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

High School graduation.
Some additional training in phlebotomy or related field such as medical laboratory technology.
Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a medical or research laboratory. Pediatric experience is an asset. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to deal with people in a courteous, calm manner.

Ability to follow and carry out instructions and SOP s and perform research-related procedures (e.g., drawing blood, labelling tubes).Must have flexibility - work may occur during the week day and/or weekend.