Phlebotomist 2 - SoLé Mia

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phlebotomist 2 at University of Miami collects blood samples, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Interacts with patients of all ages, taking vital signs as needed, and uses hospital systems to accession data.

Responsibilities include prioritizing hematology/oncology patients, labeling and organizing specimens, and maintaining documentation and inventory per SOPs. The role requires strong communication and teamwork within an academic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Learning agility: ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical proficiency: skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual.
• Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.
• Works on pre-accession specimens and matches and organizes orders and labels for the day.
• Follows patient identification process.
• Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, test additions, priority changes, and patient results.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock.
• Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner.
• Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generates reports.
• Picks up, unpacks, dates and stores in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ recommendation.
• Checks packing slips, verifies amount of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee.
• Removes, empty boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures. Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Job description

Core Job Summary

The Phlebotomist 2 draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. An employee in this position conducts interviews, takes vital signs, and tests blood samples. The Phlebotomist 2 relates to and interacts well with patients by taking into consideration their age-specific, physical, and psychosocial needs. The incumbent also uses the laboratory and hospital systems to accession data and perform other appropriate system functions.

Core Job Functions

• Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual.
• Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.
• Works on pre-accession specimens and matches and organizes orders and labels for the day.
• Follows patient identification process.
• Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, test additions, priority changes, and patient results.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock.
• Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner.
• Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generates reports.
• Processes cancellations, credits, and additions of test procedures.
• Picks up, unpacks, dates and stores in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ recommendation.
• Checks packing slips, verifies amount of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee.
• Removes, empty boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures. Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience

Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience Required

Certification and Licensing

Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Provides phlebotomy services to pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Floats among designated UHealth SoLe Mia laboratory draw stations based on departmental and operational needs.
• Transports specimens from designated draw stations to the laboratory, as needed, following established specimen handling and transport procedures.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff