Lead Phlebotomist — Patient-Centric Lab Support

United-Westlabs,-Inc.-3; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Westlabs, Inc. in Enumclaw, WA is seeking a caring, experienced Lead Phlebotomist who will guide a team while delivering high-quality specimen collection and patient care.

You will supervise phlebotomy operations, ensure compliance with safety and infection-control protocols, and collaborate with staff to provide a great patient experience. This role requires certification, strong communication, and flexibility to support a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certificate and license if applicable.
• Ability to proficiently perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Organization and problem-solving skills.
• Evaluative and interpretive skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy professionally, competently and with compassion for the patient.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all staff members and patients, including proper specimen handling and infection control.
• Ensure requisitions are completed with patient data, demographics, diagnosis and insurance information.
• Review Medicare policies (NCD/LMRP) to determine ABN requirements when needed.
• Ensure MSP forms are completed when necessary.
• Accurately collect all specimens to fulfill lab orders.
• Provide accurate communication to clients and their staff regarding test ordering.
• Keep the draw station clean and stocked daily.
• Inform supervisor of performance issues, concerns and schedule on a daily basis.
• If in a physician's office, collect specimens for the lab and not for the physician's practice.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Organization

Problem-solving

Evaluative skills

Interpretive skills

Adaptability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate and license

Job description

United-Westlabs, Inc. in Enumclaw, WA is seeking a caring, experienced Lead Phlebotomist who will guide a team while delivering high-quality specimen collection and patient care.

You will supervise phlebotomy operations, ensure compliance with safety and infection-control protocols, and collaborate with staff to provide a great patient experience. This role requires certification, strong communication, and flexibility to support a busy lab environment.