Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The primary objective is to pro-vide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
Benefits
- Pay starting at $20.00/hour
- 11 government holidays
- 80 vacation hours
- Healthcare, dental, vision, etc.
- 401(k)
Work Hours/Shift Schedule
- 40 hours/week
- Monday-Friday
- Teleworking Elegible
Statement of Work Details
- Draws blood by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection for medical tests and blood donations.
- Draw patient blood for requested tests, using needles, finger sticks or other means. 1
- Label blood sample correctly; match specimens to patients.
- Prepare blood samples for transport to laboratory of testing.
- Dispose of contaminated and biohazardous materials in accordance with laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Ensure the Phlebotomy Lab maintains GCP and NIH CC guidelines. 2
- Maintain Chain of Custody Sheets, Maintain Sample Submission Forms.
- Correct and log discrepancies/clarification pertaining to sample collections and impart changes to policies to prevent future errors.
- Perform QC testing and maintain log on products used for procedures.
- Conducts interviews and verifies patient records.
- Promptly identify, remove, report and dispose of outdated and/or contaminated supplies to NIH, to JCHCO and Environmental Audits.
- Note blood collection information in patients records, as required.
- Identify patients by reviewing their identity documents, including ID, medical records or other means.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of phlebotomy materials and supplies needed to carry out the required protocols in the clinic 3
- Inform staff of product recalls or Clinical Center changes in product manufacturers or product availa-bility.
- Coordinate laboratory supplies needed for completion of required protocol timepoints; Monitor supply chain issues that may impact current clinical protocols 4
- Verify inventory of supplies needed from sources outside the Clinical Center, Ensure the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production, Monitor expiration date and availability of supplies. Monitor stock to ensure it is being utilized within the proper time limitations, Replenish medical supplies for phlebotomy area and exam room and ensure expired supplies are dis-posed of properly
- Takes vital signs.
- Perform and document pregnancy tests on volunteers prior to vaccination as per protocols and clinician instruction.
