Phlebotomist/Processor

Job Description

This position will remain posted for a minimum of five days but may be closed at any time thereafter once a suitable candidate has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.

Join Our Team at Interpath Laboratory in Kellogg, ID!

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist/Processor with excellent people skills to enhance our team. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative spirit and a commitment to supporting both our patients and our team’s goals.

Pay: $17.00 - $23.02 Per Hour DOE

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm with a one-hour lunch break

Location: 740 McKinley Ave

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.
• Technical responsibilities: Retrieving blood samples (via venipuncture) and other specimens, preparing them for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures, including drug screening. 
• 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.
• Flexibility: Covering work shifts at different sites as needed to ensure smooth operations.

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Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience, not including experience gained through certification training (certification itself is not required)

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with patients of all ages

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with patients and team members

• High attention to detail and accuracy in all responsibilities

• Solid problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic settings

Candidates with a demonstrated history of consistent employment, marked by continuity and minimal career gaps, will be strongly preferred

About Us

Interpath Laboratory, Inc. is a family owned & operated, clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory with over 90 locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We are the Northwest’s leading innovative laboratory dedicated to providing rapid, reliable, and economical laboratory testing services. With over 50 years of growth and prosperity, we are the region’s largest independent laboratory. We emphasize the vital importance of a vibrant work culture and environment where building relationships, teamwork, and positive attitudes are highly valued!

From a comprehensive benefits package to an ever evolving learning and development program which fosters career growth, we truly value our employees and are very proud of the work family we have built since 1967.

• 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

General 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE Veterans/Disabled: Interpath Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $17 - $23