Senior Phlebotomist & Blood Collection Lead

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories Department in Hollywood is seeking a Phlebotomist 3 to expertly draw blood, verify records, and prepare specimens for analysis. This senior role involves leading pre-analytical workflows, supporting staffing, and ensuring high-quality patient interactions across age groups.

Responsibilities include sample accessioning, shipping preparation, and coordinating with clinical teams while maintaining compliance with SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant experience, certification or license.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomist Certification, BLS (AHA), HIV certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; proficient with office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient phlebotomy using prescribed technique per manual.
• Process hematology/oncology patients as priority; prepare specimens for analysis.
• Match and organize orders and labels; follow patient identification processes.
• Maintain inventory and logs; assist in recording statistics and generating reports.
• Prepare samples for shipping and dispose of biohazard waste per SOPs.
• Provide lead/back-up support when supervisor is unavailable.
• Support onboarding, training, and competency validation of staff.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience/certification

Job description

The University of Miami's UHealth Laboratories Department in Hollywood is seeking a Phlebotomist 3 to expertly draw blood, verify records, and prepare specimens for analysis. This senior role involves leading pre-analytical workflows, supporting staffing, and ensuring high-quality patient interactions across age groups.

Responsibilities include sample accessioning, shipping preparation, and coordinating with clinical teams while maintaining compliance with SOPs and safety standards.