Phlebotomist 2 (UHeatlh Labs Transition)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Phlebotomist 2 at University of Miami collects blood samples, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. This role interacts with patients, taking into account age-specific needs and navigating hospital systems to accession data.

The position requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with certification/licensing as applicable. The department emphasizes accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to procedures, technologies, and priorities.
• Teamwork and collaboration with nurses and lab staff.
• Proficiency with office software and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique.
• Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.
• Follows patient identification process.
• Answers questions and resolves test requisition issues.
• Maintains inventory and logs per protocol.
• Assists supervisor with statistics and reports.
• Enters collection data into hospital systems.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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

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.

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.

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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Prepare phlebotomy equipment including needles, tubes, tourniquets, gloves, and disinfectants.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients of all ages, including those in critical care.
• Label specimens accurately with patient details, date, and time to ensure proper tracking.
• Transport specimens to the lab promptly, maintaining temperature and safety protocols.
• Continuously walk between hospital floors and departments to reach patient rooms, ICUs, ERs, and surgical units.
• Respond to STAT and timed draw requests across various hospital units, often requiring urgent travel.
• Enter collection data into hospital systems or lab software for tracking and reporting.
• Prepare specimens for testing prior to delivering to technical.
• Monitor patients post-draw for reactions like dizziness or fainting and provide assistance.
• Follow strict infection control protocols including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Dispose of biohazard materials (e.g., needles, gloves) in compliance with hospital safety standards.
• Restock phlebotomy carts and supply stations regularly.
• Assist with difficult draws, such as geriatric or combative patients.
• Collaborate with nurses and lab staff to prioritize urgent collections and troubleshoot issues.
• Document failed attempts or patient refusals in the medical record.
• Participate in quality control checks and audits to maintain compliance.
• Train new phlebotomists or interns when assigned by supervisors.

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H3

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