HANDLS Sleep Study - Phlebotomist

HANDLS Sleep Study - Phlebotomist | Westat

Westat is currently seeking a motivated individual with a commitment to excellence to work as a Phlebotomist for an important study, the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) Sleep Study, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) through a grant to Clemson University. This data collection effort will look at how sleep may impact health and well-being. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for scheduling and completing in-home blood collection visits in coordination with Field Interviewers. This role requires a flexible schedule to ensure that all blood draws are conducted within the designated period. The Phlebotomist will also transport blood samples to the collaborating research laboratory in Baltimore, Maryland. The in-person phlebotomy visit will take about 30 minutes. Because blood collection is in the participant's home, travel is required. The Phlebotomist will coordinate with the Field Supervisor to receive assignments, return completed work, and report weekly progress (e.g., production, costs).

Basic Qualifications Candidates must:

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have completed a state-approved phlebotomy training program (typically includes 100 to 120 hours of instruction combining classroom and clinical practice);
• Be available to complete mandatory remote web-based training within a week of being hired.
• Be available to complete in-person observation, including blood draws, with home office staff after completing home study and before starting any data collection activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Reside in the geographic work area defined by the project.
• Be available to work the field period expected to extend through July 31, 2027.
• Be available 15-20 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours, when work is available.
• Be willing to travel locally and regionally to complete project work.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials.
  • Walk several blocks.
  • Climb a flight of stairs carrying equipment.
• Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed Internet connection.
• Have a current and valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle. Must meet Westat's minimum insurance coverage requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Be certified by one of the professional certification organizations, such as ASCP, AMT, NPA, or ASPT.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have prior experience conducting in-home blood collection.
• Experience collecting blood from older adults.
• Strong reading, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have technical skills, including being able to access the internet on a laptop and a smartphone, use a keyboard and touchscreen, and send/receive email.
• Be comfortable using a laptop computer and establishing Wi-Fi connections.
• Be able to convey the importance of the study to participants, gain their cooperation, and maintain good rapport during the entire data collection process.
• Possess experience engaging with various communities in Baltimore.
• Possess experience in conducting community-engaged research.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position. This is a part-time variable-hour non-exempt position. This position is eligible for overtime pay. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA). To be eligible for health insurance and an HSA, you must work 1560 hours from September through September of the following year, with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied. All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules). This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of seven days, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available. Working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. If you are a reliable self-starter, this position may be right for you. Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.