Phlebotomist (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy procedures for Nicklaus Children's Hospital, LabCorp, and Quest Diagnostics in accordance with department policies.

The role requires infection control discipline, accurate specimen handling, timely draws, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and staff to maintain high-quality patient care while protecting privacy and safety details.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification highly preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy course is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
• AHA BLS certification maintained in good standing.
• 1–3 years phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sites for blood draws following infection control procedures.
• Performs patient preparation and ensures correct specimen collection.
• Maintains proficiency to collect routine, timed, stat and difficult draws.
• Maintains positive communication with physicians, patients and staff.
• Centrifuges and processes specimens per orders.
• Documents shift logs, inventory and pickup forms.
• Provides buddy coverage to optimize workflow.
• Monitors supplies and maintains records per regulations.
• Follows infection control standards and PPE guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to HIPAA

Computer/data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Phlebotomy course completion

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Summary

Works under the direction of management. Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens for Nicklaus Children's Hospital, LabCorp, and Quest Diagnostics adhering to policies and procedures of the department.

Description

Job Summary

Works under the direction of management. Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens for Nicklaus Children's Hospital, LabCorp, and Quest Diagnostics adhering to policies and procedures of the department.

Job Specific Duties

• Prepares site for blood draw, following infection control procedures per hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows the Patient Five Rights to ensure quality and safe patient care. Performs correct patient preparation for specimen(s) to be collected.
• Maintains current skills required to perform specimen collection.
• Ensures stat, timed, routine, and difficult blood draws are performed within the required time without interfering with quality of work.
• Maintains positive interpersonal communication with physicians, patients, customers, and MCHS staff.
• Centrifuges and separates blood and urine per orders for outpatient phlebotomy.
• Documents within the same shift on the temperature control logs, eyewash stations, and Quest and Labcorp pick up forms (count of specimens).
• Provides buddy coverage with team members and outpatient lab to optimize work flow.
• Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are adequate on every shift.
• Performs quality control, utilizes material prior to expiration, and maintains required records according to the guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Follows all Infection Control standards and ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment per hospital policy and procedures to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 1-3 years Phlebotomy experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School education or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification highly preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy course is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
• Ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate in English with all hospital staff and customers.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use computers to enter and access patient data.
• Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate people.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem-solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client’s need.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of and ability to restrain when necessary.

Job

Laboratory

Department

LABORATORY-PHLEBOTOMY-2100-702007

Job Status

Professional