(Archived) Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Akahi Associates, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Nursing Assistant to work at our client site the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, MD. This is a full-time position with benefits. 40 hours per week, M-F.

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:

• Perform phlebotomy and other procedures after completion of certification and/or training and competency validation completed.
• Collect specimens from study participants (including but not limited to blood draws of HIV Infected Blood and urine specimens) for management and transportation preparation per coordinating protocol; generate numeric tracking labels for samples prior to submitting samples.
• Ensure that sample volumes collected are within protocol rules and NIH policies.
• Oversee Phlebotomy Lab and ensure that GCP and NIH CC guidelines are followed.
• Prepare subject sample collection tubes daily/weekly per protocols for all visits.
• Process specimens collected from study participants and distribute to appropriate lab for processing.
• Ensure that sample information is accurate prior to releasing samples to be transported to the couriers, clinicians or scientists.
• Coordinate with investigators on when to retrieve samples for experiments.
• Ensure that all samples are properly transported without compromising the experiment.
• Create and review sample submission forms for accuracy prior to database entry.
• Maintain Chain of Custody Sheets.
• Maintain Sample Submission Forms.
• Coordinate the retrieval of samples from the laboratory storage facility upon investigators' request.
• Correct and log discrepancies/clarification pertaining to sample collections and impart changes to policies to prevent future errors.
• Observe and ensure the safety of human subjects while procedures are being performed.

• Assist in the conduct follow up visits and review follow up forms with volunteer.
• Obtain and document vital signs; temperature, blood pressure, height/weight, and report any abnormal findings to the clinical nurse.
• Perform and document pregnancy tests on volunteers prior to vaccination as per protocols and clinician instruction.
• Perform quality control test and maintain log on products used for procedures.
• Assist research participants or other health care team members with prescribed interventions as directed by the Clinical Research Nurse.
• Organize research information for clinical projects as per investigator request.
• 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 disposed of properly.
• Promptly identify, remove, report and dispose of outdated and/or contaminated supplies to NIH, to JCHCO and Environmental Audits.
• Manage the follow-up to stipulation requests to ensure Good Clinical practices (GCP) & Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) according to Federal regulations; reinforce research participant’s instructions in the proper technique of various self-administered treatments and documents the activities performed.
• Perform data entry in electronic databases.
• Utilize automated equipment and devices safely.
• Reinforce policies and procedures to research participants in conjunction with the clinical nurse teaching.
• Participate in Protocol Training Sessions.
• Perform reminder phone calls to study volunteers.
• Perform clerical duties (answer phone, copy medical records, file medical records) as assigned to meet the needs of the research participants.
• Perform telephone reminder calls to clinic volunteers.
• Perform apheresis scheduling.
• Provide one in-service per year.
• Participate in clinic meetings.
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Give insights and recommendations to improve clinic performance.

DELIVERABLES. Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work product, including, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Work products and documents related to performing phlebotomy and other procedures; collect specimens from study participants; generate numeric tracking labels for samples prior to submitting samples; ensure that sample volumes collected are within protocol rules and NIH policies; oversee Phlebotomy Lab and ensure GCP and NIH CC guidelines are followed.

• Work products and documents related to preparing subject sample collection tubes daily/weekly per protocols for all visits; process specimens collected from study participants and distributes to appropriate lab for processing; ensure that sample information is accurate.
• Work products and documents related to maintaining Chain of Custody Sheets. Maintains Sample Submission Forms; coordinate the retrieval of samples from the laboratory storage facility; perform quality control test and maintain log on products used for procedures; assist research participants or other health care team members with prescribed interventions as directed by the Clinical Research Nurse; organize research information for clinical projects as per investigator request; monitor stock to ensure it is being utilized within the proper time limitations; replenish medical supplies for phlebotomy area and exam room.
• Work products and documents related to performing data entry in electronic databases; utilize automated equipment and devices safely; reinforce policies and procedures to research participants in conjunction with the clinical nurse teaching; participate in Protocol Training Sessions; perform reminder phone calls to study volunteers.
• Work products and documents related to performing telephone reminder calls to clinic volunteers; perform apheresis scheduling; provide one in-service per year; participate in clinic meetings; check and respond to emails; give insights and recommendations to improve performance.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have:

• High school diploma. Certification required.
• Minimum of thirteen (13) years of experience in a related field.
• Computer skills to include MS Office Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Effective verbal communication
• Detailed oriented with excellent planning/organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to embrace change and demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.

• Ability to lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.

For further information, to view the EEO Is The Law poster. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.