Remote Phlebotomy Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

**This is not a remote position. This position is located in Union, NJ.**

Must have at least 5 years of phlebotomy experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience
• BS/BA degree (preferred)
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in an office setting with scrubs required
• The position requires tracking of each draw