Phlebotomists 1

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Miami, FL

41d

About The Position

The UHealth Laboratories/Pathology Department at the University of Miami has various exciting opportunities for full time Phlebotomists in the UTower hospital CORE JOB SUMMARY The Phlebotomist 1 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 1 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Applicable certification
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.

Responsibilities

Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual.
Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority.
Works on pre-accession specimens and matches and organizes orders and labels for the day.
Follows patient identification process.
Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, test additions, priority changes, and patient results.
Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock.
Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner.
Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generates reports.
Processes cancellations, credits, and additions of test procedures.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.