Pharmacokinetics Technician | MSK Nassau

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Pharmacokinetics Technician | Infusin Nursing | MSK Nassau

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: MSK is looking for a Pharmacokinetics Technician to join our Chemotherapy Infusion team. Under Registered Nurse supervision and in collaboration with the clinical team, the Pharmacokinetics Technician (PK Tech) conducts Phase I PK studies. The PK Tech also performs and facilitates the collection of PK samples including set-up, processing, shipping, PK data management, and monitoring of quality assurance.

Role Overview:

• Obtain and process PK samples according to protocol, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety, address clinical needs, and ensure protocol integrity and accurate data collection
• Perform electrocardiograms (EKG) as per protocol requirements and record physical measurements including vital signs, height, weight, and pulse oximetry
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment and orient patient and families to the clinical area.

Key Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Phlebotomy certification (required)
• At least one year of technical education (LPN program, medical technician or nursing assistant program).
• Recent experience with Phlebotomy, EKG, and taking vital signs.

Core Skills:

• Emotionally intelligent and enjoy working with a diverse patient population.
• Happiest when you are helping others and find joy in providing service patients.
• A reliable and dedicated professional with an excellent work ethic.
• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the operations moving forward.
• Resourceful, securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles.

Additional Information: 

• Location: 1101 Hempstead Parkway, Uniondale, NY
• Shift: 8-hour flex shift 10a - 6pm; Monday through Friday 

Pay Range: $22.62 - $34.06

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