Phlebotomist 2 - UHealth Plantation

University of Miami; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System in Plantation, FL seeks a full-time Phlebotomist 2 to perform blood collection, accession data, and prepare specimens for analysis, while addressing age-specific patient needs.

This role requires following procedures, prioritizing hematology/oncology patients, maintaining logs, and assisting with reports; phlebotomy certification is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience and certification/licensing.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in phlebotomy or related field.
• Certification: Certification in Phlebotomy required.
• Knowledge/Abilities: Learning agility, teamwork, technical proficiency, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique.
• Prioritizes hematology and oncology patients.
• Pre-accession specimens; matches and organizes orders and labels.
• Follows patient identification process.
• Resolves test requisition and results questions.
• Maintains inventory and logs per protocol.
• Assists supervisor with statistics and reports.
• Handles packaging, transport, and disposal per SOP.
• Communicates professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

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

Job description

The Department of UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full time Phlebotomist 2 to work in Plantation.

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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions Performs specimen collection services in UHealth draw stations and assigned clinical areas, including venipuncture, urine collection support, and other specimen collection procedures according to established departmental protocols. Verifies patient identity using required patient identifiers before specimen collection and ensures all specimens are labeled accurately at the time of collection and in the presence of the patient. Releases, collects, and documents laboratory orders in UChart or other approved laboratory/hospital systems, ensuring accurate collection date, time, collector information, and order completion. Reviews requisitions, specimen labels, collection instructions, and test requirements to ensure specimens are collected in the correct container, properly labeled, and routed to the appropriate laboratory or reference laboratory. Prepares, packages, logs, and transports specimens according to departmental requirements, including STAT, routine, reference laboratory, and specialty testing workflows. Follows Blood Bank specimen collection requirements, including patient identification, bedside labeling, documentation of collection time, and prompt specimen delivery when applicable. Maintains awareness of special collection workflows, including reference laboratory kits, timed specimens, 24-hour urine collections, and other department‑specific testing requirements. Maintains adequate supply levels at the assigned draw station or clinic area, rotates stock, checks expiration dates, and communicates supply needs or shortages to the supervisor or designee. Maintains accurate logs, records, and documentation related to specimen collection, specimen transport, rejected specimens, supply management, and departmental quality activities. Communicates professionally with patients, clinical staff, providers, supervisors, and laboratory personnel to support timely specimen collection, patient flow, and resolution of routine operational concerns. Follows departmental safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, biohazard handling, sharps disposal, and waste disposal procedures at all times. Participates in departmental training, competency assessments, in‑services, and workflow updates related to phlebotomy, specimen handling, patient identification, UChart workflows, and laboratory compliance. Reports specimen collection errors, safety concerns, patient care concerns, workflow barriers, and quality issues to the supervisor or appropriate department leader in a timely manner. Performs other department‑specific duties as assigned to support UHealth Laboratories, Laboratory Support Services, and patient care operations. 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: Certification in Phlebotomy is required

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.

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

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.