Senior Phlebotomist

Serve patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures Verify test requisitions against nursing station logs and resolve discrepancies Verify patient identification Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and following isolation procedures Track collected specimens and maintain daily collection tallies Follow quality-control procedures, record results, and report needed changes Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment in compliance with standards and legal regulations Resolve unusual test orders with physicians, pathologists, nursing stations, or reference laboratories Maintain job knowledge through education, professional publications, networks, and organizations Handle PHI in paper and electronic form and complete HIPAA/PHI, policy compliance, and security training within the first 30 days Maintain current Natera training requirements Manage and print patient reports Answer and triage billing questions and follow up with patients Schedule courier pickups through FedEx or Medspeed Requirements Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience BS/BA degree (preferred) High School Diploma (or equivalent) required Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State) Ability to adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards Work in an office setting with scrubs required Position requires tracking of each draw Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy techniques, specimen collection, and laboratory preparation while ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality control standards. Proficient in managing patient information and maintaining a safe work environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Phlebotomy Experience Specimen Collection Quality Control Procedures HIPAA Compliance Patient Identification Hard Skills Venipuncture Finger Sticks Specimen Integrity Maintenance Laboratory Testing Preparation Tracking Collection Tallies Soft Skills Problem Solving Communication Attention to Detail Certifications & Qualifications Phlebotomy Certificate BS/BA Degree High School Diploma Industry Keywords Patient Care Aseptic Technique JCAHO Standards PHI Handling Legal Regulations Tools & Technologies FedEx Medspeed #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor