Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Network discounts

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

In-house testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory, Inc. is seeking friendly Phlebotomists/Processors to join our team in Hermiston, OR. The role focuses on patient interaction, venipuncture, sample handling, and accurate data entry within a collaborative laboratory environment.

We offer competitive pay ($17.00 - $23.02 per hour DOE), a Monday–Friday schedule with 8-hour shifts, and benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) match, and paid time off. Opportunity to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy essential.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: Provide excellent customer service, answer phones, monitor instrumentation alarms.
• Technical duties: Perform venipuncture for blood collection and prepare samples for lab testing.
• Data management: Verify specimen information, data entry, proper patient identification.
• Specimen handling: Receive, process, and package samples for referral labs while maintaining integrity.
• Compliance: Follow safety, HIPAA, Medicare rules and participate in QA.
• Flexibility to cover shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking friendly and energetic Phlebotomists/Processors with excellent people skills to enhance our team. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative spirit and a commitment to supporting both our patients and our team’s goals.

Pay:$17.00 - $23.02 Per Hour DOE

Schedule:Monday - Friday varying hours (8-hour shifts)

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.
• Technical responsibilities: Performing venipuncture for blood collection, obtaining additional specimen types as required, and preparing all samples for lab testing and screening.
• Accurate data management: Verifying specimen information, performing data entry, and properly identifying patient information.
• Specimen handling: Receiving, processing, and packaging samples for referral labs while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Compliance: Following safety protocols, HIPAA policies, Medicare rules, and participating in quality assurance.
• Flexibility: Covering work shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Reliability: Maintaining consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of operations and support for our team and patients.

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Previous on-the-job phlebotomy experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and team members
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Physical Requirements:

• Laboratory setting with automated equipment emitting ambient sounds.
• High level of staff interaction in close quarters; must hear alarms to ensure timely response to safety needs.
• Regular handling of potentially infectious samples, with required protective gear (lab coat, gloves, goggles, face shield).
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the day.
• Frequent bending, extended standing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or overtime as needed.

OSHA Category: This role involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, with Hepatitis-B vaccination offered to all performing these duties.

About Us: Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.

We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships— with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.

At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/iMaXUt6s9rg

#Pre-Analytical

This position requires you to be based in Hermiston, OR or within a reasonable commuting distance.

It is our company policy to provide, free of charge, the Hepatitis Vaccine Series for all employees of the company who may be exposed to blood or body fluids.
1. Employees will be counseled upon hire regarding the vaccination series.
2. Upon the signing of the proper form, the employee will begin their series at the next scheduled vaccination day after hiring.
3. The series will be administered by a nurse at a designated clinic or hospital.
4. Documentation will be kept in the employee's permanent Personnel File.
5. When necessary, the Medical Director will determine follow up protocol.
Eligibility for Hepatitis Vaccine will be decided by the employee's supervisor based on their possible exposure to blood or body fluids during job performance, such as (but not limited to): Phlebotomy, Sample handling, Testing, Courier of Specimens, Direct patient contact/care, Janitorial Services.

As set forth in Interpath Laboratory’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.