Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory • The Dalles, OR

13d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Interpath Laboratory is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist/Processor with strong people skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to supporting patients and team goals. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours to be determined. The role combines patient-facing service and phlebotomy with specimen processing, data management, laboratory administration, and compliance responsibilities. The employee may need to cover shifts at different sites and work extended hours or overtime as needed.

The position is performed in a laboratory setting with automated equipment that emits ambient sounds and frequent interaction among staff in close quarters. Work involves potentially infectious samples and requires protective gear, including a lab coat, gloves, goggles, and a face shield. Physical activities include sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, walking on uneven surfaces, and frequently bending and standing for extended periods. The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds and being able to hear alarms for timely responses to safety needs. The position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues; Hepatitis-B vaccination is offered to employees performing these duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of on-the-job phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients and team members.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Ability to hear alarms and respond to safety needs.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours or overtime as needed.
• Compliance with required protective gear when handling potentially infectious samples.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, answer phones, and monitor instrumentation alarms.
• Perform venipuncture for blood collection and obtain additional specimen types as required.
• Prepare samples for laboratory testing and screening.
• Verify specimen information, perform data entry, and accurately 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.
• Work extended hours or overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with in-network and custom network discounts.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Free in-house clinical diagnostic laboratory testing.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED