Phlebotomist/Processor

Interpath Laboratory

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Boise, Idaho

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipuncture, processing laboratory specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data. They must also provide excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Seeking a motivated Phlebotomist with at least one year of experience to join a fast-paced clinic. Key requirements include strong communication skills, adaptability, and excellent patient care, with pediatric experience preferred. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Phlebotomist to join our team at our busy Full Circle Clinic. This fast-paced clinic serves a diverse patient population and offers hands-on experience with point-of-care testing (POCT), making it a great opportunity for candidates who thrive in an active clinical environment.

We’re looking for someone with at least one year of phlebotomy experience who works well in a team-based setting while maintaining excellent patient care. Pediatric experience is preferred, so ideal candidates will be comfortable working with children and able to provide a calm, positive experience for patients of all ages. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to stay organized in a busy environment are essential for success in this role.

Pay: Starting at $19/hour, with rate negotiable based on experience

Schedule: This is a full-time (Monday - Friday) position with 2 openings

  • Position 1: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Position 2: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Benefits:

  • 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

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Administrative duties: Providing excellent customer service, answering phones, and monitoring for instrumentation alarms.
  • Technical responsibilities: Performing venipuncture for blood collection, obtaining additional specimen types as required, and preparing all samples for lab testing and 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.
  • Reliability: Maintaining consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of operations and support for our team and patients.

Education & Certification:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Required:

  • Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience

Preferred:

  • POCT experience
  • Pediatric phlebotomy experience

Skills & Competencies:

  • Patient, helpful, and team-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills with patients and coworkers
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality care
  • Adaptable, reliable, and eager to support a busy clinic environment

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.

About Us: Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.

We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships—with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.

At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special. Please click here:  https://youtu.be/iMaXUt6s9rg

Interpath Laboratory

Interpath Laboratory, Inc. is a full-service medical laboratory providing both clinical and anatomic pathology services since 1967. Interpath has grown from our rural roots in Northeastern Oregon to the significant regional medical laboratory we are today. We have maintained a high level of laboratory service by employing good business practices, strong management in all areas of the laboratory, and, most importantly, focusing on the client and patient. Interpath has long-standing excellent relationships with the physician communities it serves. Those relationships create a solid and enduring partnership in the delivery of healthcare. We have embraced a growth philosophy since 1997 and in that time period have experienced growth of 10 to 20% annually. There is tremendous potential for even more growth and thus we continue to look for new markets, opportunities and most importantly, motivated employees to accomplish this task. Our philosophy is that “great service is a direct outcome of great people”. Thus we work as hard at recruiting, hiring and training employees as we do providing laboratory services.
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