Phlebotomist 3 - Hollywood

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories Department in Hollywood is seeking a Phlebotomist 3 to expertly draw blood, verify records, and prepare specimens for analysis. This senior role involves leading pre-analytical workflows, supporting staffing, and ensuring high-quality patient interactions across age groups.

Responsibilities include sample accessioning, shipping preparation, and coordinating with clinical teams while maintaining compliance with SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant experience, certification or license.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomist Certification, BLS (AHA), HIV certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; proficient with office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient phlebotomy using prescribed technique per manual.
• Process hematology/oncology patients as priority; prepare specimens for analysis.
• Match and organize orders and labels; follow patient identification processes.
• Maintain inventory and logs; assist in recording statistics and generating reports.
• Prepare samples for shipping and dispose of biohazard waste per SOPs.
• Provide lead/back-up support when supervisor is unavailable.
• Support onboarding, training, and competency validation of staff.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience/certification

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist 3 in Hollywood.

The Phlebotomist 3 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 3 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, prepare samples for shipping, 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. Checks packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee.
• 11. Removes, empty boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures. Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal.
• 12. Prepares samples for shipping.
• 13. Assures accuracy and completeness throughout the patient registration process. Follows up with patient's physician to request missing information or to clarify test orders appropriately and in a timely manner.
• 14. Assists in the maintenance of hardware by changing paper, labels, and/or printer ribbons when necessary.
• 15. Serves as a lead/back‑up when Supervisor is unavailable.
• 16. 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 3 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Phlebotomist Certification BLS certification (AHA) HIV 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Performs all department‑specific functions of the Core Phlebotomist 3 while serving as a senior resource for advanced specimen collection, workflow support, and operational troubleshooting.
• Assists with resolving complex specimen collection issues, missing information, incorrect containers, test cancellations, add‑on requests, recollection needs, special handling requirements, and other pre‑analytical concerns in collaboration with supervisors and laboratory staff.
• Supports Blood Bank and specialty collection workflows, including Type and Screen, Blood Type Confirmation, transplant‑related HLA/Chimerism specimens, reference laboratory testing, timed specimens, and other high‑priority or sensitive collections.
• Provides guidance and support to phlebotomy staff regarding patient identification, specimen labeling, UChart order release, collection documentation, specimen routing, and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Assists with onboarding, training, and competency validation of new or existing phlebotomy staff, including observation of collection technique, documentation practices, and adherence to departmental workflows.
• Serves as a point of contact for routine operational questions from phlebotomy staff, clinical teams, laboratory departments, and supervisors related to specimen collection, specimen requirements, and workflow expectations.
• Monitors daily draw station workflow, patient flow, specimen