Senior Phlebotomist — Lead Blood Collection Specialist

Natera; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is a global leader in cfDNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our Dover team seeks a Sr Phlebotomist to identify the best method for blood retrieval, prepare specimens for testing, and perform screening procedures.

The role demands at least 5 years of phlebotomy experience and a HS diploma; a BS degree is preferred. You will ensure data privacy (HIPAA/PHI), maintain logs, and support quality control while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Phlebotomy Certificate if required by State.

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log.
• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

BS/BA degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (required)

Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

Job description

Natera is a global leader in cfDNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our Dover team seeks a Sr Phlebotomist to identify the best method for blood retrieval, prepare specimens for testing, and perform screening procedures.

The role demands at least 5 years of phlebotomy experience and a HS diploma; a BS degree is preferred. You will ensure data privacy (HIPAA/PHI), maintain logs, and support quality control while delivering patient-centered care.