Senior Phlebotomist - Onsite Lab Expert with Benefits

Natera; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Sr Phlebotomist for an onsite Kingsport, TN position. The role involves identifying optimal blood collection methods, preparing specimens for testing, and performing screening procedures.

Requires 5+ years phlebotomy experience, HS diploma, and state phlebotomy certification if required. You will ensure patient identification, aseptic technique, and accurate record-keeping while collaborating with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

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.
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
• Logistical management/printing of patient reports for that area
• Billing question answering/triaging and follow-up with patients
• Scheduling pick ups from courier services - FedEx or Medspeed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Identification

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certificate (state requirements)

Job description

Natera is seeking a Sr Phlebotomist for an onsite Kingsport, TN position. The role involves identifying optimal blood collection methods, preparing specimens for testing, and performing screening procedures.

Requires 5+ years phlebotomy experience, HS diploma, and state phlebotomy certification if required. You will ensure patient identification, aseptic technique, and accurate record-keeping while collaborating with clinical staff.