Phlebotomist

At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow’s treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our clinic out of East Providence, RI. This position will start as part-time and has potential to transition to full-time.

The Phlebotomist will be responsible for drawing blood from patients for medical testing, and research; and ensure samples are properly labeled and stored, maintain equipment, and provide excellent patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifying positive patient identification to ensure subject safety.  
• Assessing subject reactions to specimen procurement.  
• Performing venipuncture, capillary, and/or IV specimens from study subjects according to established protocol, maintaining aseptic technique.  
• Obtaining additional assistance when judged necessary.  
• Obtaining specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times.  
• Ensuring completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.  
• Ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.  
• With supervision, ensures that clinical trials are conducted according to protocol requirements. 
• Sample management - collection and appropriate chain of custody for all samples obtained. 
• Provide necessary instructions to research participants. 
• Completes and keeps up-to-date on role-required trainings.  
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. 
• Maintain calm, professional atmosphere on study floor and with all interpersonal communications within K2 Medical (colleagues, subjects, and customers). 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language. 
• Phlebotomy Skills - Minimum of one (1) year of phlebotomy experience. 
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be results oriented, multi-tasking, quick learner, respond to the urgent needs of the team and show a strong track record of meeting deadlines

Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certification required. 
• Background as a Phlebotomist, nurse, or EMT preferred.  

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.