Sr Phlebotomist - Centerville, OH

Natera • Centerville, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by selecting an appropriate method for collecting blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures. The role verifies test requisitions and patient identities, collects blood through venipunctures and finger sticks, and maintains specimen integrity and collection records. It also supports quality control, safe work practices, and resolution of unusual test orders.

The position involves regular access to protected health information (PHI) in paper and electronic form. The employee must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policy and procedure compliance, and security training as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after hire, and maintain current status on Natera training requirements. Additional duties include logistical management and printing of patient reports, triaging and following up on billing questions with patients, and scheduling courier pickups through FedEx or Medspeed.

This is an onsite position in Centerville, Ohio, in an office setting where 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.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies and procedure compliance, and security training as soon as possible and within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain current status on Natera training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify test requisitions against the nursing station log and bring discrepancies to unit personnel’s attention.
• Verify patient identity by reading patient identification.
• Collect blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and following department and isolation procedures.
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, recording collection times, and maintaining daily collection 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 the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; refer unresolved orders to the originator for clarification and notify the supervisor.
• Participate in educational opportunities, read professional publications, maintain professional networks, and participate in professional organizations to update job knowledge.
• Accept ownership of requests and seek opportunities to add value to phlebotomy department and hospital work.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, general compliance, and security training within the stated timeframe and maintain current Natera training status.
• Manage logistics and print patient reports for the assigned area.
• Answer or triage billing questions and follow up with patients.
• Schedule courier pickups through FedEx or Medspeed.
• Track each blood draw.

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