# Phlebotomist - Travel/Contract - Olympia, WA

> VitalHire · Olympia, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-07-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare - Physician Offices

## Description

Profession:  Phlebotomist

Specialty:  Phlebotomist

Location: Olympia, WA

Job Type (Per Diem/Travel Contract): Contract/Travel

Hourly Pay Rate: 33/hr

Shift: Night

Duration: 13 weeks

Experience Required: 2 yrs experience

Certifications Required: NHA Certification

First-timers accepted: No

### Responsibilities

-   Perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection, and specimen collection according to laboratory standards.
-   Accurately identify patients using approved patient identification procedures.
-   Label, process, and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
-   Prioritize STAT and timed laboratory collections.
-   Collect specimens from patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
-   Document specimen collection and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
-   Follow infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety guidelines.
-   Maintain adequate inventory of phlebotomy supplies.
-   Collaborate with nurses, laboratory personnel, and providers to ensure timely patient care.
-   Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

### Qualifications

-   High school diploma or GED required.
-   Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Training Program.
-   Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) credential required or eligibility to obtain prior to hire.
-   National phlebotomy certification (ASCP, NHA, AMT, or equivalent) preferred.
-   Current BLS certification preferred.
-   Minimum one (1) year of recent hospital or acute care phlebotomy experience preferred.
-   Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.

### Preferred Experience

-   Acute care hospital laboratory
-   Emergency Department specimen collection
-   Inpatient phlebotomy
-   Electronic Medical Record (Epic preferred)
-   Knowledge of laboratory specimen handling and processing

## Apply

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