Senior Phlebotomist

Summary

Join Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, as a Senior Phlebotomist in Greensboro, NC. You will be responsible for collecting and preparing blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring specimen integrity, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. A BS/BA degree and phlebotomy certificate are preferred. You will work in an office setting, adhering to safety standards and hospital policies. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as fertility care benefits, paid leave, and a 401k.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Verify test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bring discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
• Verify patient by reading patient identification
• Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
• Maintain specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintain daily tallies of collections performed
• Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Resolve 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
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhance phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

BS/BA degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program