Sr Phlebotomist - Centerville, OH
Core
A Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
Role type
Senior phlebotomist
Builds
Blood specimens for laboratory testing
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, finger sticks, aseptic technique, specimen tracking, HIPAA/PHI privacy compliance, quality control logging, patient identification verification
Preferred skills
BS/BA degree, Phlebotomy Certificate
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), courier services (FedEx, Medspeed)
Responsibilities
Verifies test requisitions and patient identification; obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and finger sticks; maintains specimen integrity using aseptic technique; tracks collected specimens and logs collection times; resolves unusual test orders by contacting physicians or laboratories; manages logistical tasks including printing patient reports and scheduling courier pickups; answers billing questions and follows up with patients.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC