Phlebotomist - Palouse Medical

About the job

Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman is hiring a full-time phlebotomist. The phlebotomist draws blood from adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients, orders and processes lab tests, and works closely with the rest of the laboratory to answer requests and questions about specimens.

What you'll do

• Collect and process specimens following the lab's training checklist
• Explain lab orders and specimen collection to providers and patients, and keep the testing area updated on specimen status
• Make sure all information needed for lab testing is accurate and available
• Use Comfort Care practices with pediatric patients
• Plan and prioritize your work, including keeping track of supplies
• Help orient and train new staff and assist coworkers
• Keep up with hospital news through the daily huddle, email and monthly all-staff meetings

What you need

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a phlebotomy program
• Active Washington State certification, or the ability to get it
• Pass a color-blindness test, or show an alternative way of distinguishing color that works as well
• Basic computer skills, effective communication and good customer service
• Able to manage time, tasks and resources and work independently

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage, a health savings account and paid leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage paid by the employer
• Retirement with employer matching contributions
• Voluntary life, critical illness, accident and short-term disability insurance
• Service discounts and EAP resources