Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Free clinical diagnostic testing

Job summary

Interpath Laboratory in Meridian, Idaho is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to thrive in a fast‑paced clinic environment. You'll be responsible for blood collection, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and providing exceptional patient care.

This full-time role offers a starting pay of $18 per hour, alongside benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan. Previous pediatric experience is essential as you'll be working with young patients in a supportive team environment.

Join us at Interpath and help us deliver rapid, reliable laboratory testing while fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Prior pediatric phlebotomy experience is a must.
• Strong focus on accuracy in specimen handling.
• Ability to engage compassionately with pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples from pediatric patients.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and monitor alarms.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Pediatric phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join a fast‑paced clinic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric experience and be confident working in a high‑volume, high‑mobility setting. This clinic operates at a rapid pace, so applicants must be able to move efficiently throughout the day, adapt quickly to changing demands, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Pay: Starting at $18 per hour, with flexibility based on experience

Schedule: Full‑time Monday - Friday

• 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 to patients and families, 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, with a focus on pediatric patients.
• 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 activities.
• Flexibility: Supporting clinic operations and assisting with coverage as needed to ensure smooth day‑to‑day workflow.

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:

• Must have pediatric phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with pediatric patients and their families.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.

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.

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 flexibility, innovation, and personal connection.

At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter.

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