Phlebotomist II — Patient-Centered Draws & Lab Prep

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phlebotomist 2 at University of Miami collects blood samples, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Interacts with patients of all ages, taking vital signs as needed, and uses hospital systems to accession data.

Responsibilities include prioritizing hematology/oncology patients, labeling and organizing specimens, and maintaining documentation and inventory per SOPs. The role requires strong communication and teamwork within an academic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Learning agility: ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Job description

The Phlebotomist 2 at University of Miami collects blood samples, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Interacts with patients of all ages, taking vital signs as needed, and uses hospital systems to accession data.

Responsibilities include prioritizing hematology/oncology patients, labeling and organizing specimens, and maintaining documentation and inventory per SOPs. The role requires strong communication and teamwork within an academic medical setting.