Senior Phlebotomist: Expert Blood Collection & Specimens

natera; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Free testing for employees and depend_

Fertility care benefits

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Natera, a global leader in cfDNA testing, seeks a Sr Phlebotomist in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on obtaining blood specimens, maintaining specimen integrity, and ensuring accurate test processing within a PHI-access environment.

We value candidates with 5+ years in phlebotomy, relevant certifications, and commitment to HIPAA training. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and data integrity in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification or state requirement as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education

BS/BA degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

Job description

Natera, a global leader in cfDNA testing, seeks a Sr Phlebotomist in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on obtaining blood specimens, maintaining specimen integrity, and ensuring accurate test processing within a PHI-access environment.

We value candidates with 5+ years in phlebotomy, relevant certifications, and commitment to HIPAA training. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and data integrity in a hospital setting.