Sr Phlebotomist - Kingsport, TN

Senior Phlebotomist position at Natera in Kingsport, TN focused on blood specimen collection, verification, and preparation for laboratory diagnostics. The role involves patient identification, venipuncture procedures, specimen tracking, quality control, and coordination with laboratory and courier services.

Responsibilities

• Verify test requisitions and patient identification before specimen collection
• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens
• Track and label collected specimens with initials, dates, and collection times
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and isolation procedures
• Coordinate with physicians, pathologists, and reference laboratories to resolve unusual test orders

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of phlebotomy experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certificate if required by state
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and specimen handling procedures
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA, hospital policies, and JCAHO standards
• Proficiency with patient identification and laboratory information systems