"Part Time IV Catheter Technician"

Job Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia

Category:

Health and Medical Services

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Description

A nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, phlebotomist, or person with training and practice inserting IV catheters is sought to support projects in the lab of Dr. DiFeliceantonio (https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/difeliceantonio.html) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. This position is flexible and would involve scheduling on an hourly basis for IV placement. Projects in the lab are multidisciplinary, combining techniques and methodologies from neuroscience, nutrition, metabolism, and psychology. The overarching goal of the lab is to understand the metabolic and neural mechanisms of food choice and specifically how modern ultra-processed foods hijack these systems. This is an excellent position for someone interested in research with a low time commitment.

Required application materials: Cover letter including statement of interest, CV/Resume, list of references (2).

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled. The expected start date is as soon as possible.

Required Qualifications

• Training on placing IV catheters
• Demonstrated experience on IV catheter placement
• A nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, phlebotomist, or person with training and practice inserting IV catheters

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience
• Working experience in an academic/research setting
• Associate's degree or higher and appropriate phlebotomy experience.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

Up to 32

Review Date

9/1/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.