**** This is an onsite position in Oklahoma City, OK****
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; and performing screening procedures. The Phlebotomist will also act as an operations manager for the designated patient service center (PSC) and oversee Natera’s phlebotomy program at the specified location. Depending upon growth opportunities, this role may also require oversight of other phlebotomists as needed to support patient volume growth. *** IF YOUR STATE REQUIRES A PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE, IT MUST BE SENT IN WITH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION ***
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with orders and requisition documentation; brings discrepancies to the attention of Natera product management leadership.
Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following Natera[KC1] procedures; observes isolation procedures.
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed[MB2] in Natera provided system.
Maintains quality results by following Natera procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes reporting KPIs to product management leadership on biweekly basis.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies 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 internal Natera team [MB3] of unresolved orders. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances Natera’s phlebotomy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/P