Phlebotomy Specialist: Precise Draws & Patient Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy procedures and specimen collection under supervision, adhering to department policies. Responsibilities include preparing sites, ensuring patient safety, maintaining records, and coordinating with LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, and hospital staff.

Qualified applicants have HS diploma, phlebotomy certification preferred, and ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification highly preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy course is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
• Ability to communicate promptly and clearly with staff and patients.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares site for blood draw, following infection control procedures.
• Follows the Patient Five Rights to ensure quality and safe patient care.
• Maintains current skills required to perform specimen collection.
• Performs timely stat, timed, routine, and difficult blood draws.
• Maintains positive interpersonal communication with physicians, patients, customers, and staff.
• Documents within the shift on logs and Quest/Labcorp pickup forms.
• Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are adequate on every shift.
• Performs quality control and maintains records per licensing/regulatory guidelines.
• Follows Infection Control standards and proper PPE usage.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Laboratory procedures interpretation

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

High School or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Phlebotomy course completion preferred

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy procedures and specimen collection under supervision, adhering to department policies. Responsibilities include preparing sites, ensuring patient safety, maintaining records, and coordinating with LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, and hospital staff.

Qualified applicants have HS diploma, phlebotomy certification preferred, and ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.