Sr Phlebotomist - San Antonio, TX (Stone Oak)

Position Summary 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 brings 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; records results in the quality‑control log and reports needed changes. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory and notifying the supervisor of unresolved orders. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Enhances the phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership of accomplishing new and different requests and adding value to job accomplishments. Works with protected health information (PHI) on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to retrieve PHI. Completes training on 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 printing of patient reports for that area. Handles billing question answering/triaging and follows up with patients. Schedules pick‑ups from courier services such as 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. What We Offer Competitive Benefits – Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, employees and their immediate families receive free testing and fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits, and a generous employee referral program. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr