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 have 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.