Phlebotomist (Casual)

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
$25.89 - $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
The Phlebotomist is a P/T hourly on-call position. The primary duty is to draw blood from research subjects and place blood samples into blood vials for further sample analyses in the lab. Work performed will take place in clinical rooms at either the Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI) by BC Children s Hospital or the Western Nutrition Research Centre at UBC. Research subjects will vary from infants/toddlers to adults and the elderly.
Organizational Status
This position works with the Principal Investigator s research group, including graduate students and research assistants.
Work Performed
- Correctly identifies each research subject
- Matches the identity to all physical and electronic documentation
- Selects the correct collection tubes for the lab tests that have been requested
- Draws blood from research subjects with butterfly needles, taking special precautions to avoid any complications or safety mishaps
- 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
This position decides the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific research subjects. Poor quality blood samples will have a negative impact on the research data. Errors in judgement will negatively impact the reputation of the Food, Nutrition & Health Program, the Faculty and the University.
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.