Phlebotomist/Processor

Socket.dev; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with discretionary employer

Free in-house diagnostic testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory is seeking a friendly Phlebotomist/Processor to join our Oregon team on a PRN basis. You will perform venipuncture, collect samples, and handle data with care while delivering excellent customer service.

The role includes flexible shifts, in-house diagnostic testing, and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols. A High School Diploma is required, and prior phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service and data entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, monitoring instrumentation alarms.
• Technical: Performing venipuncture for blood collection and preparing samples for lab testing and screening.
• Accurate data management: Verifying specimen information, data entry, proper patient identification.
• Specimen handling: Receiving, processing, and packaging samples for referral labs while maintaining integrity.
• Compliance: Following safety protocols, HIPAA policies, and Medicare rules; participating in QA.
• Flexibility: Covering shifts at different sites to ensure smooth operations.
• Reliability: Maintaining punctual attendance and team support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

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: $17 - $23.02 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: PRN/as needed - available to cover shifts Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM

Benefits:

• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• 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

Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required

Skills & Competencies:

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
• Strict adherence to laboratory protocols and quality control standards

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.