[Hiring] Phlebotomist @Natera

Role Description

A Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and packing and shipping procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifies test orders by comparing information with requisition forms, bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
• 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, 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 Natera’s mobile phlebotomy team; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying Natera of unresolved orders.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances phlebotomy department 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 has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job.
• The mobile phlebotomist is responsible for updating job statuses and adding tracking information in Skedulo.
• Employees must complete training relating to Procedure Policies (SOPs) as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Missing information completion on requisitions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• National Phlebotomy Certification may be required depending on the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
• RN/BS/BA degree (preferred).
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.

Requirements

• Ability to serve and protect the mobile phlebotomy community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in a mobile/remote setting with scrubs and closed toed shoes required.
• Proper PPE including but not limited to; facemask, perform hand hygiene, and gloves.
• The position requires tracking of each draw.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• Generous employee referral program.