Phlebotomist 2 - UHealth Fort Lauderdale

Phlebotomist 2

The Department of UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full-time Phlebotomist 2 to work in Fort Lauderdale.

The Phlebotomist 2 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 2 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 and perform other appropriate system functions.

Department Specific Functions

• Performs specimen collection services in UHealth draw stations and assigned clinical areas, including venipuncture, urine collection support, and other specimen collection procedures according to established departmental protocols.
• Verifies patient identity using required patient identifiers before specimen collection and ensures all specimens are labeled accurately at the time of collection and in the presence of the patient.
• Releases, collects, and documents laboratory orders in UChart or other approved laboratory/hospital systems, ensuring accurate collection date, time, collector information, and order completion.
• Reviews requisitions, specimen labels, collection instructions, and test requirements to ensure specimens are collected in the correct container, properly labeled, and routed to the appropriate laboratory or reference laboratory.
• Prepares, packages, logs, and transports specimens according to departmental requirements, including STAT, routine, reference laboratory, and specialty testing workflows.
• Follows Blood Bank specimen collection requirements, including patient identification, bedside labeling, documentation of collection time, and prompt specimen delivery when applicable.
• Maintains awareness of special collection workflows, including reference laboratory kits, timed specimens, 24-hour urine collections, and other department-specific testing requirements.
• Maintains adequate supply levels at the assigned draw station or clinic area, rotates stock, checks expiration dates, and communicates supply needs or shortages to the supervisor or designee.
• Maintains accurate logs, records, and documentation related to specimen collection, specimen transport, rejected specimens, supply management, and departmental quality activities.
• Communicates professionally with patients, clinical staff, providers, supervisors, and laboratory personnel to support timely specimen collection, patient flow, and resolution of routine operational concerns.
• Follows departmental safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, biohazard handling, sharps disposal, and waste disposal procedures at all times.
• Participates in departmental training, competency assessments, in-services, and workflow updates related to phlebotomy, specimen handling, patient identification, UChart workflows, and laboratory compliance.
• Reports specimen collection errors, safety concerns, patient care concerns, workflow barriers, and quality issues to the supervisor or appropriate department leader in a timely manner.
• Performs other department-specific duties as assigned to support UHealth Laboratories, Laboratory Support Services, and patient care operations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Certification is Phlebotomy is required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.