Sr Phlebotomist -Las Vegas, NV (Southern Hills)

A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.

Responsibilities

Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log and 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 and observing isolation procedures; Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies; Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in the quality-control log and identifying/reporting needed changes; Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations; Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station or reference laboratory and referring unresolved orders back to the originator; Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications; Works with PHI on a regular basis in paper and electronic form; Completes training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within the first 30 days of hire; Manages logistical printing of patient reports for the area; Answers/triages billing questions and follows up with patients; Schedules pickups from courier services such as FedEx or Medspeed

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience; 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; Must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within the first 30 days of hire; Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements

Nice to have

BS/BA degree (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans; Free testing for employees and immediate families; Fertility care benefits; Pregnancy and baby bonding leave; 401k benefits; Commuter benefits; Employee referral program