PRN-Phlebotomist (1099) - Suffolk County, NY

A Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and packing and shipping procedures

- Verifies test orders by comparing information with requisition forms, bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.

- Verifies patient by reading patient identification.

- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
- 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, 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 Natera’s mobile phlebotomy team; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying Natera of unresolved orders.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances phlebotomy department 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 access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job.
- The mobile phlebotomist is responsible for updating job statuses and adding tracking information in Skedulo.
- Employees must complete training relating to Procedure Policies (SOPs) as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
- Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
- Missing information completion on requisitions
- 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  

- National Phlebotomy Certification may be required depending on the state of practice
- Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience
- Ability to serve and protect the mobile phlebotomy community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.