PRN-Phlebotomist; Lewes, DE

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

• 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.
• Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has 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.
• Completes missing information on requisitions.
• Manages logistical aspects of printing patient reports for that area.
• Answers billing questions, triages, and follows up with patients.
• Schedules pick-ups from courier services – Fed Ex or Medspeed.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive Benefits—Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community, and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.