Phlebotomist, Laboratory - Support, Per Diem, Varies

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 24,507 - 31,863; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy in accordance with established national safety goals and Baptist Health protocols. Responsibilities include receiving specimens into the LIS, labeling, transporting, centrifuging, and aliquoting with STAT priority on time.

Estimated pay range is $17.79–$23.13 per hour depending on experience, with opportunities for advancement. Minimum education includes high school diploma or equivalent; preferred phlebotomy certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: phlebotomy or related certification.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy in accordance with safety goals and hospital protocols.
• Receive, label, transport, centrifuge, and aliquot specimens; prioritize STAT samples.
• Maintain knowledge of department policies and procedures and address patient questions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate or Training

GED

Experience

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

About Baptist Health

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.

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

Position 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 $17.79 - $23.13 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees: High School, Certificate, GED, Training, or Experience.

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