Sr Phlebotomist - Kingsport, TN

Natera • Kingsport, TN

8d • 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. The position includes collecting and tracking specimens, maintaining specimen integrity and quality, and resolving unusual test orders with the appropriate clinical or laboratory contacts.

The role also involves handling protected health information (PHI) in paper and electronic form, completing required privacy, compliance, security, and Natera training, managing and printing patient reports, triaging and following up on billing questions, and scheduling courier pickups. The position is onsite in an office setting in Kingsport, Tennessee, and requires scrubs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify test requisitions against nursing station logs and bring discrepancies to unit personnel's attention.
• Verify patient identity.
• Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintain specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following department and isolation procedures.
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, recording collection times, and maintaining daily tallies.
• Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules, recording results in the quality-control log, 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.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies and procedure compliance, security, and Natera training.
• Manage and print patient reports for the assigned area.
• Answer, triage, and follow up on patient billing questions.
• Schedule courier pickups through FedEx or Medspeed.
• Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to the department and hospital.

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