Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking an experienced full-time Phlebotomist.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market-based salary, and benefits packages including:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• No weekends or major holidays required
• Generous paid time off + 18+ paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after eligibility requirements are met 
• Mission-driven work serving the Indigenous community
• Supportive, team-oriented culture where Phlebotomists are respected and valued
• Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development.

At PTHA, we believe healthcare should be compassionate, culturally respectful, and community centered. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients of all ages in a welcoming environment. 

GENERAL FUNCTION: Collect blood and perform basic laboratory testing. Enter results and data entry into computer system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently and skillfully performs phlebotomy techniques to ensure sample integrity, which includes accurately and proficiently performing venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients.
• Clean and prepare equipment, instruments, and work area to efficiently collect blood samples.
• Properly identify and label samples, process within a timely manner and/or prepare for analysis.
• Perform waived testing to include, urinalysis, pregnancy, rapid strep tests and other tests as required.
• Responsible for receiving and accurately processing laboratory orders both internally and externally.
• Assist with routine maintenance and quality control as required.
• Responsible for answering phones, reviewing reference lab manifests for result completion, faxing results to external providers, removing inactive orders and troubleshooting incorrect orders.
• Accurately utilizes and is proficient in using multiple computer systems within department.
• Assist in care of patients before, during, and after drawing of blood.
• Interact courteously and professionally with patients, staff and vendors.
• Inventory and restocking of supplies, as needed.

• Graduation from an accredited Phlebotomy program
• One (1) year of Phlebotomist experience
• Current Medical Assistant (MA) Phlebotomist Certification with the State of WA
• Experience working with electronic health record systems
• Current BLS certification
• For moderate complexity testing a high school graduate or equivalent AND documentation of training at the present facility for testing performed