Lead Phlebotomist - CTC and Camas

The Lead Phlebotomist supports both patient care and departmental operations, serving as an extension of the Phlebotomy Services Manager.

This role combines hands-on phlebotomy duties with leadership responsibilities, including overseeing daily workflow, coordinating staffing, training team members, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a positive, efficient patient experience.

The Lead Phlebotomist helps maintain departmental standards, supports scheduling and timecard review, and contributes to process improvements and staff development.

Location: Columbia Tech Center and Camas locations
Schedule: M-T-TH-F from 7:15 am to 5:45pm, Wednesdays off

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Phlebotomist to support our phlebotomy team and ensure exceptional patient care.

This role blends clinical responsibilities with leadership functions, acting as a key resource for staff and an operational partner to the Phlebotomy Services Manager.

Will mentor others, improve workflows, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Oversee daily patient flow and delegate tasks to ensure smooth operations.


* Reassign staff and coordinate cross-site coverage as needed


* Serve as the first point of contact for staff questions and troubleshooting


* Assist with scheduling, vacation coordination, and sick call coverage


* Support timecard review and basic administrative tasks


* Research and communicate first-level issue resolutions


* Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment


* Create monthly work schedules for phlebotomy staff


* Help maintain the Specimen Collection Manual


* Train staff on new processes and monitor compliance


* Contribute agenda items and training content for departmental meetings


* Perform regular Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist duties as needed

Skills & Abilities


* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities


* Effective communication and interpersonal skills


* Professional, compassionate approach to staff support


* Ability to build positive relationships with patients, providers, and colleagues


* Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment


* Ability to communicate clearly in meetings and written formats

Education & Experience


* Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program (required)


* Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist license (required)


* Minimum 1 year of clinical phlebotomy experience (required)


* Leadership experience preferred


* Experience with CLIA-waived testing preferred


* Strong communication and customer service skills

Pay Range:
$26.80 - $37.52

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

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