Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory • Wenatchee, WA

1d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Processor performs patient-facing phlebotomy and specimen-processing work in a clinical laboratory setting. The role combines customer service and administrative tasks with blood collection, preparation of samples for testing, accurate specimen and patient data management, and specimen handling for referral laboratories. The employee follows applicable safety, HIPAA, Medicare, and quality-assurance procedures and may cover shifts at different sites as needed. Reliable, punctual attendance and flexibility to work extended hours or overtime as needed are expected.

The position is based in a laboratory environment with automated equipment and ambient sounds, frequent interaction with staff in close quarters, and regular handling of potentially infectious samples while wearing required protective gear. Interpath Laboratory describes itself as a family-owned independent laboratory serving communities in Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho, with more than 90 locations and over 60 years of operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Washington Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy certification (MA-P).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to hear alarms and respond in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the day.
• Ability to bend frequently, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours or overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous on-the-job phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, answer phones, and monitor instrumentation alarms.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood and obtain other specimen types as required.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing and screening.
• Verify specimen information, enter data, and correctly identify patient information.
• Receive, process, and package samples for referral laboratories while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Follow safety protocols, HIPAA policies, and Medicare rules, and participate in quality assurance.
• Cover work shifts at different sites as needed.
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance.
• Use required protective gear when handling potentially infectious samples.
• Work extended hours or overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in-house.
• Hepatitis-B vaccination offered to employees performing duties involving exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED