Sr Phlebotomist - St. Louis, Missouri

POSITION SUMMARY

A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log and bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel. Verifies patient identity by reading patient identification. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures. Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintains daily tallies of collections performed. Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in the quality‑control log, and identifying and reporting needed changes. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by owning new requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Works with PHI on a regular basis in paper and electronic form and has access to technologies for PHI management. Completes training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security training within the first 30 days of hire. Maintains a current status on Natera training requirements. Prints patient reports for the area and manages logistical printing. Answers/triages billing questions and follows up with patients. Schedules pick‑ups from courier services such as FedEx or Medspeed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience. High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Phlebotomy Certificate if required by state.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in an office setting with scrubs required. Position requires tracking of each draw.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cell‑free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world‑class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits – Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

EEO STATEMENT

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr Natera