PRN phlebotomist
| Company | Natera |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfax, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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
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.
- 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.
- Missing information completion on requisitions.
- 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
- RN/BS/BA degree (preferred)
- 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.