Phlebotomist

Position: Phlebotomist 3
Location: Northern

The Department of UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full-time Phlebotomist 3 to work in Miami.  
** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Phlebotomist 3 draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. An employee in this position conducts interviews, takes vital signs, and tests blood samples. The Phlebotomist 3 relates to and interacts well with patients by taking into consideration their age-specific, physical, and psychosocial needs. The incumbent also uses the laboratory and hospital systems to accession data, prepare samples for shipping, and perform other appropriate system functions.

** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1.Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual.  
2. Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.  
3. Works on pre-accession specimens and matches and organizes orders and labels for the day.  4. Follows patient identification process.  
5. Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, test additions, priority changes, and patient results.  
6. Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock.  
7. Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner.  
8. Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generates reports.  
9. Processes cancellations, credits, and additions of test procedures.  10. Picks up, unpacks, dates and stores in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ recommendation. Checks packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee.  11. Removes, empty boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures. Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal.  

12. Prepares samples for shipping.  13. Assures accuracy and completeness throughout the patient registration process. Follows up with patient’s physician to request missing information or to clarify test orders appropriately and in a timely manner.  14. Assists in the maintenance of hardware by changing paper, labels, and/or printer ribbons when necessary.  15. Serves as a lead/back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.  

16. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.  
** Department Specific Functions*
* * Performs all department-specific functions of the Core Phlebotomist 2 while serving as a senior resource for advanced specimen collection, workflow support, and operational troubleshooting.
* Assists with resolving complex specimen collection issues, missing information, incorrect containers, test cancellations, add-on requests, recollection needs, special handling requirements, and other pre-analytical concerns in collaboration with supervisors and laboratory staff.
* Supports Blood Bank and specialty collection workflows, including Type and Screen, Blood Type Confirmation, transplant-related HLA/Chimerism specimens, reference laboratory testing, timed specimens, and other high-priority or sensitive collections.
* Provides guidance and support to phlebotomy staff regarding patient identification, specimen labeling, UChart order release, collection documentation, specimen routing, and compliance with departmental procedures.
* Assists with onboarding, training, and competency validation of new or existing phlebotomy staff, including observation of collection technique, documentation practices, and adherence to departmental workflows.
* Serves as a point of contact for routine operational questions from phlebotomy staff, clinical teams, laboratory departments, and supervisors related to specimen collection, specimen requirements, and workflow expectations.
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