Role Description
A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and performing screening procedures.
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Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
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Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
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Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
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Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
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Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
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Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
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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.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
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Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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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) in order to perform the job.
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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.
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Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
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Logistical management/printing of patient reports for that area.
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Billing question answering/triaging and follow-up with patients.
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Scheduling pick ups from courier services - FedEx or Medspeed.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
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BS/BA degree (preferred).
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High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
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Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State).
Requirements
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Ability to serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Work in an office setting with scrubs required.
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The position requires tracking of each draw.
Benefits
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Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
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Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
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Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
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Generous employee referral program.