Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, verify patient demographics, and prepare specimens for analysis. The role includes updating insurance and financial information and may require off-site drives to campus locations.

The candidate will perform pre-analytical processes, support the lab front desk, and adhere to established guidelines. A phlebotomy certification and HS diploma are preferred, with BLS and insurability considerations noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification or training in phlebotomy required/preferred.
• Experience with phlebotomy and related pre-analytical processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and verify patient demographics.
• Enter orders and codes into LIS/EMR; handle lab requisitions.
• Collect insurance information and assist with patient financial questions.
• Support lab front desk and may drive to off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Record keeping

EMR data entry

Customer service

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS/EMR systems

Job description

Kootenai Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, verify patient demographics, and prepare specimens for analysis. The role includes updating insurance and financial information and may require off-site drives to campus locations.

The candidate will perform pre-analytical processes, support the lab front desk, and adhere to established guidelines. A phlebotomy certification and HS diploma are preferred, with BLS and insurability considerations noted.