Phlebotomist II — Compassionate Blood Draw Specialist

University of Miami; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist 2 in Fort Lauderdale to join UHealth Laboratories. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, verify records, and ensure proper labeling while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires accurate specimen handling, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with laboratory and clinical teams to support timely test results.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist 2 in Fort Lauderdale to join UHealth Laboratories. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, verify records, and ensure proper labeling while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires accurate specimen handling, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with laboratory and clinical teams to support timely test results.