Sr Phlebotomist - Kingsport, TN

Natera • Kingsport, TN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures. This is an onsite position in Kingsport, Tennessee. The role also includes managing and printing patient reports, answering and triaging billing questions and following up with patients, and scheduling pickups with FedEx or Medspeed courier services. The position regularly involves handling protected health information (PHI) in paper and electronic form and using technologies to access it. The employee must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies and procedure compliance, and security training as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after hire, and must maintain current status on Natera training requirements.

The work is performed in an office setting, and scrubs are required. The position requires tracking each draw.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate if required by the state.
• Ability to adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Verify test requisitions against nursing station logs and bring discrepancies to unit personnel's attention.
• Verify patient identity by reading patient identification.
• Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, department procedures, and isolation procedures.
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and recording collection times, and maintain daily tallies of collections performed.
• Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules, recording results in quality-control logs, and identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting physicians, pathologists, nursing stations, or reference laboratories; refer unresolved orders to the originator for clarification and notify the supervisor.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
• Take ownership of requests and identify opportunities to add value to the phlebotomy department and hospital.
• Manage and print patient reports for the assigned area.
• Answer and triage billing questions and follow up with patients.
• Schedule courier pickups with FedEx or Medspeed.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, compliance, and security training within the stated timeframe and maintain current Natera training status.

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.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED