Phlebotomist 3

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

• 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.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock.
• Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner.
• Aids supervisor in recording statistics and generating reports.
• Processes cancellations, credits, and additions of test procedures.
• 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.
• Removes, empties boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal.
• Prepares samples for shipping.
• Serves as a lead/back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Experience: Minimum 3 Years Of Relevant Experience Required.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements.
• 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Department Specific Functions:
  • Performs all department-specific functions of the Core Phlebotomist 3 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitors daily draw station workflow, patient flow, specimen transport needs, supply availability, and operational barriers, escalating concerns to the supervisor or department leadership as appropriate.
  • Supports implementation of workflow updates, new test buildouts, reference laboratory changes, template updates, and departmental process improvements by helping communicate and reinforce changes with staff.
  • Participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities related to specimen collection accuracy, labeling compliance, turnaround time, patient experience, and pre-analytical error reduction.
  • Reinforces safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, biohazard handling, sharps disposal, and waste disposal procedures among staff and reports noncompliance or safety concerns to leadership.
  • Provides professional communication and escalation support for patient care concerns, provider requests, collection delays, difficult collections, and other operational issues requiring senior-level judgment.
  • Supports inventory review, supply ordering communication, expired supply removal, and coordination of supplies needed for special collection workflows or assigned clinical locations.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

Salary Range

Competitive

Benefits Package

• Medical
• Dental
• Tuition Remission

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.