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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- 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  

QUALIFICATIONS:

- National Phlebotomy Certification may be required depending on the state of practice

- Minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience

- RN/BS/BA degree (preferred)

- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Work in a mobile/remote setting with scrubs and closed toed shoes required.

- Proper PPE including but not limited to; facemask, perform hand hygiene, and gloves. - The position requires tracking of each draw.