Phlebotomist Lab Aide Trainee - Puget Sound

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. The Phlebotomist Trainee program start date: September 21, 2026. Trainee Pay Rate: 18.09. This position is on campus in the Tacoma area. It is not remote. The Trainee program is for those that are not currently or already taken a Phlebotomy course and/or awaiting WA Dept of Health certification. This is a Phlebotomist-Lab Aide Trainee Program. The candidate will have a “paid” position at the time of hire date. It is benefit eligible, after the appropriate waiting period. At the end of a successful program, there will be a variety of Phlebotomist-Lab Aide positions in various locations in the Puget Sound area (Puyallup, Tacoma, Olympia, Auburn, Covington, Gig Harbor). The final Phlebotomist-Lab Aide positions once the program is completed are: Full time or part time day, nights or evening positions. There may also be .8fte and .6ftes available. Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification. Registration certification: This will be started during the program. This will be worked on/obtained via the Training Program and in collaboration with MultiCare after your start date. This is at the cost of the employee, but will be reimbursed by MultiCare. The program is approximately 6-8 weeks. Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomist-Lab Aide Trainee program, and once credentialed, MultiCare will attempt to align and offer position specific to a location and hours based on the current open positions, at that time. MultiCare is a nicotine free campus, employment with MultiCare is contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and passing a drug screen.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

The Trainee program is for those that are not currently or already taken a Phlebotomy course and/or awaiting WA Dept of Health certification.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist Trainee is responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients of all ages primarily in an acute care, and ambulatory setting under the supervision of a Phlebotomist.
This position works closely with the laboratory and patient care teams.
This position requires a service-oriented individual who can establish good, positive, and effective relations with all patients and staff, who has exceptional organization skills, pays attention to detail, and uses discretion and good judgment in decision-making.