Phlebotomist I — Fast-Paced Hospital Blood Draws

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories Department is seeking a Full Time Phlebotomist 1 for the UTower Hospital in Miami, FL. The 1st shift runs from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm, performing blood collection, data entry, and specimen handling with patient-centered care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Phlebotomist and HIV certifications, BLS by AHA, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong detail, discretion, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomist certification required.
• HIV certification required.
• BLS by AHA required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique.
• Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.
• Verifies patient identity and labels specimens correctly.
• Uses hospital systems to accession data and enter collections.
• Maintains inventory and logs, prep and restock carts.
• Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generating reports.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and PPE use.
• Collaborates with nurses and lab staff for urgent collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Discretion with confidential data

Independent or collaborative work

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomist Certification

HIV certification

BLS by AHA

Job description

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories Department is seeking a Full Time Phlebotomist 1 for the UTower Hospital in Miami, FL. The 1st shift runs from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm, performing blood collection, data entry, and specimen handling with patient-centered care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Phlebotomist and HIV certifications, BLS by AHA, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong detail, discretion, and teamwork are essential.