Phlebotomist - per diem

Providence Health & Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 41,686; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is hiring a Phlebotomist in Olympia, WA. The role includes clinical laboratory duties such as specimen handling and blood sample collection. Candidates are required to have Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification and six months of direct experience or completion of a Phlebotomy program.

This per-diem position offers variable shifts and is critical for effective patient care. The company provides competitive benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Six months direct experience as a phlebotomist.
• Proficient in handling and processing specimens.
• Ability to perform EKG and drug screening functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood sample collections by venipuncture or capillary stick.
• Dispatch functions and perform EKG assessments as needed.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and caregivers.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient communication

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification

Phlebotomy program completion

Job description

Description

Phlebotomist is responsible for clinical laboratory duties, including reception and telephone duties, proficient operation of laboratory equipment including HIS/LIS systems; specimen handling: receiving and processing; prep and shipping of lab specimens for reference laboratories; specimen/patient registration; phlebotomy - collection of blood samples by venipuncture or capillary stick; therapeutic blood collection; swab collection of specific micro samples (per competency); assignment to OP Lab locations; training new staff as assigned.

Additional Site Responsibilities

If assigned to a site where offered: dispatch functions, EKG performance, collection of DOT and non-DOT drug screens, for cause drug screens (HR), and breath alcohol testing (BAT); clinic relief fill-in.

Communication Requirements

Respectful and patient communications (written and verbal) with patients, clients, other lab staff, and caregivers from other departments.

Required Qualifications

• Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire.
• Six (6) months direct experience as a phlebotomist and/or completion of a Phlebotomy program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy training program/course approved by WA State.

Benefits

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Other Information

Requisition ID: 440448

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per‑Diem

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3030 PHLEBOTOMY WA SPH 1

Address: WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE

Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia

Workplace Type: On‑site

Pay Range: $21.30 - $30.26