Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

In-house lab testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory is seeking a friendly Phlebotomist/Processor to join our team in Idaho. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, manage data accurately, and support both patients and staff in a fast-paced clinic environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple sites. A high school diploma and phlebotomy training or experience are required. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program is required.
• Excellent communication skills and compassionate patient interaction.
• Ability to cover shifts at different sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.
• Performing venipuncture for blood collection and obtaining additional specimen types as required.
• Verifying specimen information, performing data entry, and properly identifying patient information.
• Receiving, processing, and packaging samples for referral labs while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Following safety protocols, HIPAA policies, Medicare rules, and participating in quality assurance.
• Covering work shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a friendly and energetic Phlebotomist/Processor 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

Pay: $17.00 - $23.02 Per Hour DOE

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Prior professional phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program is required.

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; able 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.