Sr Phlebotomist-Mt. Airy, NC

POSITION SUMMARY - Part Time Position   ** Schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-5pm   This position is not remote, it is located in Mt. Airy, NC   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; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel. - Verifies patient by reading patient identification. - Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. - 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; recording results in the quality-control log; 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 the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.

- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. - Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. - This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job - Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. - Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements - 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. QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience - BS/BA degree (preferred) - 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 - The 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.