Phlebotomist, Laboratory - Support, PT, 08P-4:30A
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
About the role
Performs phlebotomy in accordance with established National Patient Safety Goals and Baptist Health published protocols. Receives specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) accurately and timely, labels, transports, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens. Distributes specimens to testing sections in accordance with collection priority, i.e., STAT over Routine. Faxes and distributes results as appropriate. Responsible for maintaining knowledge and deployment of policies and procedures used within the department as well as throughout the hospital to address patient questions and concerns.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy following National Patient Safety Goals and Baptist Health protocols
- Accurately and timely receive, label, transport, centrifuge, and aliquot specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Distribute specimens to testing sections based on priority (STAT over Routine)
- Fax and distribute results as needed
- Maintain knowledge of departmental and hospital-wide policies and procedures to address patient questions and concerns
Requirements
- High School diploma, Certificate, GED, or equivalent training
- Less than 1 year of experience
Qualifications
- Preferred: Phlebotomy or Registered Medical Assistant certificate
- Preferred: Experience in a hospital setting, including pediatric, geriatric, oncology, and neonate patients
- Computer skills, specimen processing, and excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written)
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources beyond traditional benefits
- Wellness program to help eliminate medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
Pay
Estimated pay range for this position is $17.79 - $23.13 per hour, depending on experience.