Phlebotomist, Laboratory - Support, Per Diem, 04:30P-5A

Baptist Health; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals and over 29,000 employees across South Florida. The phlebotomy role performs blood collection per safety protocols, ensures proper specimen handling, and supports a caring culture that emphasizes compassion and quality.

The position offers a stable, mission-driven environment with comprehensive benefits. As a member of Baptist Health's Laboratory team, you will process specimens, prioritize STAT

Qualifications

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy in accordance with established National Patient Safety Goals and Baptist Health published protocols.
• Receives specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) accurately and timely; labels, transports, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens.
• Distributes specimens to testing sections in accordance with collection priority (STAT over Routine).
• Faxes and distributes results as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge and deployment of policies and procedures used within the department and hospital to address patient questions and concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Specimen processing

Customer service

Education

High School

Cert

GED

Trn

Exper.

Phlebotomy certificate

Registered Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a \"grow our own\" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

Performs phlebotomy in accordance with established National Patient Safety Goals and Baptist Health published protocols. Receives specimens in to the Laboratory Information System LIS accurately and timely, labels, transports, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens. Distributes specimens to testing section in accordance with collection priority, i.e. STAT over Routine. Faxes and distributes results as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining knowledge and deployment of policies and procedures used within the department as well as throughout the hospital to address patient questions and concerns. Estimated pay range for this position is $18.15 - $23.60 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Additional Qualifications

• Preferred: Phlebotomy or Registered Medical Assistant certificate, experience in a hospital setting including pediatric, geriatric, oncology, and neonate patients.
• Computer skills, specimen processing, excellent interpersonal communication both verbal and written, and exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a high volume fast paced work environment.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets