About the Job
Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant
The 10,000 Families Study is hiring temp / casual Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT or CNAs to staff health visits in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
This is the ideal position for someone looking to explore and develop research skills and support nationally-recognized efforts to improve family health in Minnesota.
Check out our website for in- depth information about the 10,000 Families Study : 10kfs.umn.edu.
The 10,000 Families Study (10KFS) is led by multidisciplinary faculty at the University of Minnesota in the Schools of Medicine and Public Health in partnership with the Masonic Cancer Center.
10KFS is a cohort study that looks at lifestyle, genetic, and environmental influences on health and developing disease.
10KFS hosts family health visits where physical measurements and biospecimens are collected from participants of all ages.
The primary site for health visits is the Advanced Research & Diagnostic Lab (ARDL) on the edge of the Minneapolis West Bank Campus.
The study is launching family health visits at off-campus locations in the metro area and greater MN. Although health visits may be held during the week, visits are held primarily on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 : 30 to 4 : 00 pm.
Days and times may vary based on the needs of participants and the study team.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and successfully complete study-specific training
- Prepare participants before drawing blood
- Explain blood draw procedures to participants and answer any questions about the process
- Follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Gather medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Draw blood from participants
- Verify participant information and label blood samples properly
- Accurately update participant information in the study’s database
- Help nervous or frightened participants remain calm during blood draws
- Do data entry on the CRF (study form)
- Clean exam rooms between participants
Qualifications