Phlebotomist​/Processor

Phlebotomist/Processor

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist/Processor with excellent people skills to join our team at Primary Health Chinden and Linder. This is a busy, fast-paced clinic with challenging blood draws, requiring a confident and skilled phlebotomist. Applicants must have at least 6 months of on-the-job phlebotomy experience.

This position splits time between the clinic and laboratory, with clinic duties performed in the morning and work at the Boise laboratory location in the afternoon. Candidates must be willing and able to commute between locations as part of their daily schedule.

Pay:
Starting at $19/hour, commensurate with experience

Schedule:

Part-time, Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 11:30am

Benefits:

• Dental
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 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:

• Minimum of 6 months of on-the-job phlebotomy experience

Licensing & Driving Requirements:

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Clean driving record

Skills &

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients and team members
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently

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.