Sr Phlebotomist-Bowie, MD

Sr. Phlebotomist – This position is not remote, it is located in Bowie, MD. 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; brings discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel. Verifies patient identity by reading patient identification. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. M sustains 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; records results in the quality‑control log; identifies and reports 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; refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifies supervisor of unresolved orders. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances the phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI. Completes training related to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training, and security training within the first 30 days of hire. Maintains a current status on Natera training requirements. Manages logistical tasks such as printing patient reports for that area. Answers billing questions, triages them, 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. Opportunity Natera™ is a global leader in cell‑free DNA 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. Benefits Competitive benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing, fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits, and more. A generous employee referral program is also offered. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr