PRN-Phlebotomist (1099) Suffolk County, NY

Natera • New York, NY

14h • Remote

About The Position

A Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and packing and shipping procedures. 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. Responsibilities include missing information completion on requisitions, logistical management/printing of patient reports for that area, billing question answering/triaging and follow-up with patients, and scheduling pick ups from courier services - FedEx or Medspeed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• RN/BS/BA degree

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.
• Responsible for updating job statuses and adding tracking information in Skedulo.
• Completes training relating to Procedure Policies (SOPs) within the first 30 days of hire.
• Maintains a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Handles missing information completion on requisitions.
• Manages and prints patient reports for the assigned area.
• Answers/triages billing questions and follows up with patients.
• Schedules pick-ups from courier services (FedEx or Medspeed).

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED