Sr Phlebotomist - Boerne, TX / Bulverde, TX

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POSITION SUMMARY: **This is not a remote position, it is located in Boerne, TX / Bulverde, TX ** 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 s...