Sr Phlebotomist - Waco, TX

** This position is not remote, it is located in Waco, TX**

A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and performing screening procedures. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be able to communicate effectively with English- and Spanish-speaking customers.

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.

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 serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.